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The three gates of negligence

The three gates of negligence

Flowchart showing the three gates of negligence with key subtests under duty, breach, and damage Negligence is a tort, so it is a civil wrong rather than a crime. To win, the claimant must prove that the defendant owed a duty of care, breached it, and caused legally recognised damage. The usual remedy is damages, meaning money compensation.

Liability in negligence for physical injury to people and damage to property Lesson

  1. A Level
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Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Law Liability in negligence for physical injury to people and damage to property. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.

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