Principle

TORT LAW – Negligence – Burden of proof and duty of care

Area of law
TORT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Negligence requires duty, breach, and damage. The plaintiff bears the burden of proof. The principle applies to all negligence claims. The defendant must take reasonable care. The rule is based on foreseeability. The court will apply the objective standard. The principle is fundamental to tort…

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