Task $5$: Civil claims

$5$

Two years later the apprentice decides to bring a negligence claim against PrintUp. The CEO has asked you to help defend against this claim.

$($a$)$ Which legal defences may or may not be successful? In EACH case give reasoning for your choice.

$(15)$

Note: You should support your answer, where applicable, using relevant information from the scenario.

$($b$)$ The CEO at PrintUp receives legal advice that they should admit liability early in the proceedings.

What would be the benefits if PrintUp had followed this advice?

$(6)$

Note: You should support your answer, where applicable, using relevant information from the scenario.