Summary of important cases
Case name & citation: Mullin v Richards [1998] 1 WLR 1304; [1998] 1 ALL ER 920 Case Overview This is a tort law case on issues of negligence and foreseeability of risk. Would it be reasonable to expect a young teen to have anticipated the risk of danger? Should age and other circumstances be considered … Read more
Case name & citation: Roberts v Ramsbottom [1980] 1 WLR 823; [1980] 1 All ER 7 Jurisdiction: England and Wales The learned judge: Neill J. Area of law: Standard of care; Accident caused after being affected by a medical condition What happened in Roberts v Ramsbottom? Arthur Ramsbottom crashed his car into a stationary van … Read more
The case of Wyong Shire Council v Shirt (1980) addressed the topic of negligence and whether a Council was irresponsible in placing a sign indicating deep water in a local lake when the water was actually shallow. The Court looked at the standard of care and whether the Council acted appropriately in light of the … Read more
Carrier v Bonham [2001] is a classic tort law case that deals with the liability of mentally ill individuals for negligence issues. The case discusses the standard of care that has to be exercised by people suffering from mental illness. The case facts and decision are as under: Case name & citation: Carrier v Bonham … Read more