Tort Law Revision Notes

Tort law - Negligence: Breach of Duty questions with complete solutions Last document update:   ago

What is the classic definition of breach? correct answer: "The omission to do something which a reasonable man...would do or the doing of something that a reasonable man would not do" per Alderson B in Blyth v Birmingham Waterworks (1856): " *Blyth v Birmingham Waterworks (1856) correct answer: Reasonable man standard Alderson B outlined that negligence is the failure to do as a reasonable person would do or doing a reasonable person would not do Ds lay waterpipes along street but ...

Tort Law Revision Notes Last document update:   ago

Tort Law Revision Notes Intentional Torts Assault Battery False Imprisonment “If the act is intentional, it is the tort of assault and battery. If negligent and causing damage, it is the tort of negligence…” Lord Denning in Letang v Cooper unlawful threat of imminent battery unlawful contact to the body unlawful restraint to liberty ingredients: conduct e.g. point a loaded gun, to shake a fist, to curse in a threatening manner - Reed v Cocker; a mere omission will not suffice ap...