Liability in Negligence (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is pure economic loss?
What is pure economic loss?
Financial loss not linked to injury/damage
How many elements must be present for a special relationship in negligent misstatement cases?
How many elements must be present for a special relationship in negligent misstatement cases?
Four elements
What must the defendant possess in a negligent misstatement claim?
What must the defendant possess in a negligent misstatement claim?
Special skill or expertise
In JEB Fasteners v Bloom, why did the negligent misstatement claim fail?
In JEB Fasteners v Bloom, why did the negligent misstatement claim fail?
Claimant didn't actually rely on accounts
What level of harm qualifies as psychiatric injury for legal purposes?
What level of harm qualifies as psychiatric injury for legal purposes?
Long-term diagnosed mental illness
According to Hicks v Chief Constable, can fear by itself be compensated?
According to Hicks v Chief Constable, can fear by itself be compensated?
No, it's a normal human emotion
Who is classified as a primary victim?
Who is classified as a primary victim?
Someone in the zone of physical danger
For primary victims, what type of injury must be foreseeable under Page v Smith?
For primary victims, what type of injury must be foreseeable under Page v Smith?
Any personal injury
Which relationships have a presumed close tie of love and affection under Alcock?
Which relationships have a presumed close tie of love and affection under Alcock?
Parents/children and spouses
What did White v Chief Constable establish about rescuers?
What did White v Chief Constable establish about rescuers?
They receive no special treatment