Difference between revisions of "Duty of care"
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| − | The duty of care is one of the elements in the [[ | + | The '''duty of care''' is one of the elements in the [[tort]] of [[negligence]] which must be proved by a plaintiff in order to succeed in a claim. |
| − | The plaintiff must show that the defendant owed him or her a duty of care; that the defendant has breached that duty with reference to the relevant [[ | + | The plaintiff must show that the defendant owed him or her a duty of care; that the defendant has breached that duty with reference to the relevant [[standard of care]]; and that the plaintiff has suffered damage as a result of the breach. |
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Latest revision as of 19:04, April 28, 2008
The duty of care is one of the elements in the tort of negligence which must be proved by a plaintiff in order to succeed in a claim.
The plaintiff must show that the defendant owed him or her a duty of care; that the defendant has breached that duty with reference to the relevant standard of care; and that the plaintiff has suffered damage as a result of the breach.