Defences Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Contributory negligence
A
Law reform act 1945 - partly responsible for harm done to themselves will have damages reduced by % they are to blame
2
Q
Sayers v Harlow
A
Locked in a toilet negligently, tried to climb out fell = weree found 25% to blame - so reduced 25% damages
3
Q
What is violent
A
Where claimant consens to risk they cannot sue
4
Q
Sylvester v chapman
A
Cigarrete in leopard cage, no immediate danger, man tried to put it out and mauled by leopards- not liable - volenti
5
Q
Act of god
A
Severe natural event where no human responsible
6
Q
Nichols v marsland
A
Defendants lakes flooded In most violent thunderstorm ever. Swept away land - not liable
