Mitigation of Loss (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What does mitigation of loss require claimants to do after suffering loss from a tort?
What does mitigation of loss require claimants to do after suffering loss from a tort?
Take reasonable steps to reduce losses
When are defendants NOT liable for a claimant's losses?
When are defendants NOT liable for a claimant's losses?
Losses from claimant's unreasonable failure
Who bears the burden of proving the claimant failed to mitigate reasonably?
Who bears the burden of proving the claimant failed to mitigate reasonably?
The defendant
What standard must claimants meet when mitigating their losses?
What standard must claimants meet when mitigating their losses?
Only what is reasonable
Do courts expect perfection from claimants when mitigating losses?
Do courts expect perfection from claimants when mitigating losses?
No, only reasonable action required
Which transport cost would be reasonable mitigation for hospital trips after injury?
Which transport cost would be reasonable mitigation for hospital trips after injury?
Taxi fares
What is one purpose of the mitigation principle?
What is one purpose of the mitigation principle?
Protects defendants from avoidable losses
Which factor is considered when assessing reasonableness of mitigation?
Which factor is considered when assessing reasonableness of mitigation?
Claimant's financial position
What must a defendant prove to reduce damages for failure to mitigate?
What must a defendant prove to reduce damages for failure to mitigate?
Reasonable steps existed but weren't taken
Which losses can a claimant recover in tort?
Which losses can a claimant recover in tort?
Only losses not reasonably avoidable