Causes of Action (20:App G): Difference between revisions
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→g) Negligence
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Negligence is a complicated but frequently litigated area of law. Put very simply, it is based on the careless conduct of the defendant resulting in a loss to the claimant. Claims in negligence may be for personal injury or for economic loss. Claimants are advised to consult a lawyer before bringing a claim in negligence. Negligence consists of the following components: | Negligence is a complicated but frequently litigated area of law. Put very simply, it is based on the careless conduct of the defendant resulting in a loss to the claimant. Claims in negligence may be for personal injury or for economic loss. Claimants are advised to consult a lawyer before bringing a claim in negligence. Negligence consists of the following components: | ||
#'''Duty of Care''' – the claimant must prove that the defendant owed them a duty of care arising from some relationship between them. Many duties of care have been recognized, including but by no means limited to the following: | |||
**Duty towards the intoxicated | **Duty towards the intoxicated | ||
**Peace officer’s duty to prevent crime and protect others | **Peace officer’s duty to prevent crime and protect others |