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'''Negligence''' is the most significant of all of the [[Tort|torts]].  The tort of negligence occurs when an individual causes damage to another by a non-deliberate breach of a duty owed to that other.

'''Negligence''' is the most significant of all of the [[tort]]s.  The tort of negligence occurs when an individual causes damage to another by a non-deliberate breach of a duty owed to that other.

In other words, negligence is the failure to use care which a reasonable and prudent person would use under similar circumstances.  

In other words, negligence is the failure to use care which a reasonable and prudent person would use under similar circumstances.  

It must be established that a duty of care is owed by the defendant to the plaintiff and that there has been a breach of that duty.  In establishing whether a breach has occurred a court will need to determine the [[Standard of care|standard of care]] owed.

It must be established that a duty of care is owed by the defendant to the plaintiff and that there has been a breach of that duty.  In establishing whether a breach has occurred a court will need to determine the [[standard of care]] owed.

The cause of action is not complete unless it is established that the plaintiff has suffered damage as a result of the breach.

The cause of action is not complete unless it is established that the plaintiff has suffered damage as a result of the breach.

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[[Category:Law]]

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