Principle

TORT LAW — Negligence — Duty of Care to Third Party Beneficiary of Contract

Area of law
TORT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A duty of care extends to third parties likely to be injured by the defendant's acts or omissions. The principle applies to negligence claims. Third parties are neighbours in contemplation of the defendant. The rule extends tort liability beyond contracting parties. The court must consider…

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