Law · Year 12 · Tort Law - Negligence and Liability · 4.º Período
The Rules of Negligence
Students learn to establish liability in negligence by proving a duty of care, breach of duty, and resulting damage. They will apply the Caparo test and principles of causation.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA A-Level Law 3.4.1.1 Liability in negligenceOCR H415/02 1.1 Negligence
About This Topic
Students learn to establish liability in negligence by proving a duty of care, breach of duty, and resulting damage. They will apply the Caparo test and principles of causation.
Key Questions
- How is a duty of care established using the Caparo test?
- What factors determine if a breach of duty has occurred?
- How do the courts assess remoteness of damage?
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