Tort Law is based on the idea that everyone in society has certain rights. It is therefore
Question:
“Tort Law is based on the idea that everyone in society has certain rights. It is therefore incumbent on all members of society to respect the rights of others”. The case of Donoghue v Stevenson is arguably one of the most famous cases in the common law system and definitely one of the most important in the history of the development of the Tort Law. The revolutionary significance of the decision in this case is in the establishment of a standardized duty of care in negligence cases.
Requirements
1- An introduction of the case -
2- What was the law on negligence before Donoghue v Stevenson. Discuss at least 3 case laws on the issue.
3- What was the significance of this case in terms of the development of the law of negligence and the protection of rights? Discuss Five (5) landmark cases flowing out of the principle developed in Donoghue v Stevenson.
The Legal Environment of Business A Critical Thinking Approach
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