Tort Law

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Duty of Care
What is the primary test for dete...,
Which of the following is not a s...,
Which of the following cases esta...
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Liability for Omissions
What is the general rule regardin...,
Which of the following is an exce...,
In which case did the court find ...
10  cards
Liability for Acts of Third Parties
What is the general rule regardin...,
When can a person be liable for t...,
Which case confirmed that the pol...
10  cards
Public Bodies and Duty of Care
What is the general rule regardin...,
When will a public body not owe a...,
In which case did the court rule ...
10  cards
Standard of Care
What is the general rule for dete...,
What does the phrase act not the ...,
Which of the following statements...
10  cards
Establishing Breach
What is the general standard of c...,
In which case was the reasonable ...,
Which of the following factors is...
15  cards
Common practice in the context of professional negligence
What is the main principle establ...,
Which of the following statements...,
What is the significance of de fr...
10  cards
Factual Causation ('but for' test)
Q1 what is the main test used to ...,
In which case was the but for tes...,
If a claimant s injury could have...
10  cards
Exceptions to the ‘but for’ test
When is the but for test used in ...,
Which case established the materi...,
In which case was the material in...
10  cards
Apportionment and Multiple Sufficient Causes
What is the primary goal of appor...,
In fitzgerald v lane patel 1987 h...,
Under the compensation act 2006 h...
10  cards
Legal Causation
What is the function of legal cau...,
When does an act of god or natura...,
A driver negligently hits a pedes...
10  cards
Remoteness of Damage
What is the test used to determin...,
In which case was the reasonable ...,
Which of the following best descr...
15  cards
Principles of Remedies for PI and Death Claims
What is the primary purpose of co...,
Which of the following is an exam...,
Under the law reform miscellaneou...
15  cards
Pure Economic Loss
What is the general rule for pure...,
Which principle allows recovery o...,
Which exception allows recovery f...
13  cards
Psychiatric Harm
What distinguishes primary from s...,
Which is not a required element f...,
What is the leading case that est...
15  cards
Employer's Liability
Which duty is not part of an empl...,
What test determines whether an e...,
Which case laid down the general ...
12  cards
Volenti Non Fit Injuria
What is the basic principle of vo...,
Which of the following is not req...,
In which case is volenti most lik...
12  cards
Contributory Negligence
Which factor does not influence t...,
What two elements must a defendan...,
How does contributory negligence ...
14  cards
Illegality
What does ex turpi causa non orit...,
Under the patel v mirza framework...,
Which scenario triggers a bar und...
12  cards
Vicarious Liability
What is vicarious liability 1,
What is the key test for whether ...,
Which of the following is not rel...
14  cards
Occupiers’ Liability
Who qualifies as a visitor under ...,
What is the standard of care owed...,
A supermarket customer slips on a...
18  cards
Product Liability - Negligence
To whom does a manufacturer s dut...,
Which best describes proof of bre...,
What type of loss is generally un...
15  cards
Product Liability - Principles of the Consumer Protection Act 1987
Which of the following best defin...,
Who is deemed a producer under s1...,
How does s3 define a defect in a ...
12  cards
Public Nuisance
Which definition best captures pu...,
Who may sue in public nuisance as...,
Which is not required for a publi...
12  cards
Private Nuisance
What is the core definition of pr...,
Which of the following is not an ...,
Which qualifies as indirect inter...
20  cards
The Rule in Rylands v Fletcher
What is the fundamental rule in r...,
Which of the following is not an ...,
What qualifies as a non natural u...
15  cards
Remedies (Damages and Injunctions) and Defences
What is the basic aim of expectat...,
When are reliance damages awarded...,
Under hadley v baxendale which lo...
16  cards

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