Defence Cases in Tort Law

In which case was it decided that consent is only available if a tort has been committed?

• Wooldridge v Summer (1963)

• Smith v Baker (1891)

• Haynes v Harwood (1935)

• Ogwo v Taylor (1987)

Which case established that consent in medical treatment requires the claimant to have full understanding of the nature of the actual risk?

• Smith v Baker (1891)

• Sidaway v Board of the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals (1985)

• Haynes v Harwood (1935)

• Ogwo v Taylor (1987)

In which case was it determined that contributory negligence is a part defence?

• Sayers v Harlow UDC (1957)

• Smith v Baker (1891)

• Haynes v Harwood (1935)

• Ogwo v Taylor (1987)

Which case involved a claimant ignoring their employer's instructions and the statutory rules?

• Wooldridge v Summer (1963)

• Smith v Baker (1891)

• Haynes v Harwood (1935)

• Ogwo v Taylor (1987)

In which case was it decided that no consent can be given if the claimant is acting under a public duty?

• Haynes v Harwood (1935)

• Ogwo v Taylor (1987)

• Smith v Baker (1891)

• Sidaway v Board of the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals (1985)

Which case involved a policewoman who did not consent to injury when doing her public duty?

• Sayers v Harlow UDC (1957)

• Smith v Baker (1891)

• Haynes v Harwood (1935)

• Ogwo v Taylor (1987)

What are the two main defences in Turnlaw?

Answer explanation

Contributory negligence and volenti non fit injuries (consent)