Question: Please answer the following questions. Question 1 Explain the meaning of the term duty of care using case examples. Question 2 Explain the meaning of

Please answer the following questions.

Question 1

Explain the meaning of the term duty of care using case examples.

Question 2

Explain the meaning of the term breach of duty using case examples.

Question 3

Damage involves the rules of causation and remoteness of damage. Explain using case examples the meaning of these rules.

Question 4

Assess whether Ajay would be successful in his claim for negligence against Tom.

Scenario

Ajay brought a second-hand car from a car Mechanic called Tom. Tom promised Ajay a new battery for the car which he placed inside the bonnet of the car. Tom had not secured the battery properly so when Ajay was driving home he could hear a loud rattling sound from the bonnet of the car. Ajay pulled over and opened the bonnet to find the battery was not connected as it should be. He attempted to lift the battery but he didn't realise it overheated as a result of not being connected properly and therefore burnt his hands. As a result, he could not work as a chef for two weeks and lost 900 wages

N.B: You are not required to go into detail using cases but are required to use case names where it can support your answer.

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