Defences (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What type of defence is contributory negligence in tort law?
What type of defence is contributory negligence in tort law?
A partial defence
Which Act governs contributory negligence?
Which Act governs contributory negligence?
Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) 1945
Who bears the burden of proof for contributory negligence?
Who bears the burden of proof for contributory negligence?
The defendant
How many elements must the defendant establish for contributory negligence?
How many elements must the defendant establish for contributory negligence?
Two elements
What does the reasonable care standard focus on in contributory negligence?
What does the reasonable care standard focus on in contributory negligence?
What a reasonable person would do to protect themselves
What must the claimant's failure have done to the damage suffered?
What must the claimant's failure have done to the damage suffered?
Materially contributed to the harm
Which case established that not wearing a seat belt can reduce damages?
Which case established that not wearing a seat belt can reduce damages?
Froom v Butcher (1976)
Which case involved acts of self-harm or suicide as contributory negligence?
Which case involved acts of self-harm or suicide as contributory negligence?
Reeves v Commissioner of Police (2000)
What is the key difference between consent and contributory negligence?
What is the key difference between consent and contributory negligence?
Consent is complete; contributory is partial
Why do courts prefer contributory negligence over consent since 1945?
Why do courts prefer contributory negligence over consent since 1945?
Allows apportionment of loss between parties