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8 Cards in this Set
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Four factors for consideration in determinind breach? |
Likelihood of harm, severity of harm, cost to prevent, social utility of action
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Roe v Minister of Health |
Defendant not expected to guard against risks which cannot be foreseen |
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Wagon Mound No. 2 |
Although the foreseeability of harm was low, the damage done was very high and the cost of prevention was low |
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Bolton v Stone |
Not liable for injury by cricket ball as it was not foreseeable |
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Paris v Stepney BC |
Lost remaining eye because of failure to provide protective goggles - failing in duty of care due to severity of injury |
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Watt v Hertfordshire CC |
Fireman injured at work - the duty of care is surpassed by the social utility of the fireman's work |
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Roberts v Ramsbottom (1980) |
stroke at wheel of car – no excuse for failing to live up to standard. |
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Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee |
A professional is held to the standards of their peers, not the average person |
