ACCA LW · Chapter 5 · Question 1 of 11
Which case established the 'neighbour principle' as the foundation of the modern law of negligence?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Donoghue v Stevenson
Explanation
In Donoghue v Stevenson Lord Atkin stated that you must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour, meaning persons so closely and directly affected that you ought to have them in contemplation. The other cases concern contractual offers, corporate personality and remoteness of contractual damage.
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