Question: Chan is a crane operator. One day, while operating the crane to put up a big signboard along a busy road, the ropes holding the

 Chan is a crane operator. One day, while operating the crane

Chan is a crane operator. One day, while operating the crane to put up a big signboard along a busy road, the ropes holding the signboard gave way. The signboard hit into a car that was being driven by Alias. Alias was badly injured. Alias did not follow the instructions of Chan's assistant to stop about 50 feet away while Chan was pulling-up the signboard. Instead, Alias inched his way towards the crane as he was in a hurry to reach his office to meet his boss for a meeting. (3) Consider whether Chan can be made liable in the tort of negligence for the injuries suffered by Alias. (20 marks) (b) Consider also whether Chan has any defenses. Make references in your answer to relevant case laws. (10 marks)

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