Negligence Quiz

What is the definition of negligence?

• A deliberate act causing harm to another person

• A failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others

• An act of criminal behavior causing harm to another person

• A reasonable and careful act that causes harm to another person

Which of the following is NOT an element of negligence?

• Duty of Care

• Breach of Duty

• Criminal Intent

• Damage

Which case established the "neighbour principle" for duty of care in negligence?

• R v Cunningham

• Donoghue v Stevenson

• Caparo Industries v Dickman

• Barnett v Chelsea & Kensington Hospital

What standard is used to measure whether a breach of duty has occurred?

• The defendant’s personal standards

• The "reasonable person" standard

• The victim’s own actions

• The defendant’s knowledge and intent

Which of the following is true regarding causation in negligence?

• The breach of duty must be the sole cause of the harm

• Causation does not need to be proven in negligence cases

• The breach must directly cause the harm or injury

• Causation is irrelevant in negligence cases

In which case was it decided that a defendant is not liable if the harm would have occurred regardless of their actions?

• Rothwell v Chemical and Insulating Co

• Barnett v Chelsea & Kensington Hospital

• Caparo Industries v Dickman

• Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee

Which of the following is an example of special damages in a negligence case?

• Pain and suffering

• Lost wages

• Loss of enjoyment of life

• Emotional distress

Who has the burden of proof in a negligence case?

• The defendant

• The judge

• The claimant

• Both parties equally

What type of remedy is usually awarded in a negligence case?

• Criminal punishment

• Injunction

• Damages

• Confiscation of property

Which case established the three-part test for establishing duty of care in negligence?

• Donoghue v Stevenson

• Caparo Industries v Dickman

• Barnett v Chelsea & Kensington Hospital

• R v Adomako