reasonable man test

Cards (1)

  • reasonable man test
    • no real definition of breach, broad test, can breach a duty of care in so many different ways, 'reasonable' is subjective, judicial law making is undemocratic as judges are not elected
    • different categories of reasonable man, standard for learners is harsh, however alternate would also be harsh (leaving C with no compensation for injuries), put public at risk for learners, encourages learners to be extra careful