Duty of care

Cards (10)

  • When is the Caparo test for a duty of care applied?
    In 'novel' situations
  • Which case tells us the Caparo test is not needed where there is a previously established duty of care?
    Robinson
  • What is the first element of the Caparo test?
    Was harm/damage reasonably foreseeable
  • What is the second element of the Caparo test?
    Proximity between claimant and defendant
  • What is the third element of the Caparo test?
    Fair, just and reasonable to impose a duty of care on the defendant
  • What is a case for the first element of the Caparo test?
    Kent
  • What is a case for the second element of the Caparo test?
    McLoughlin
  • What is a case for the third element of the Caparo test?
    Hill
  • What are some examples of already established duties in Robinson?
    Doctor to patient (Montgomery)
    Sportsmen (Condon)
    Road users (Nettleship)
    Lawyers and clients (Arthur)
    Employer to employee (Walker)
  • What test is used in 'novel' situations?
    Caparo