Tort Law Revision Notes
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Tort law - Negligence: Breach of Duty questions with complete solutions
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What is the classic definition of breach? correct answer: "The omission to do something which a reasonable man...would do or the doing of something that a reasonable man would not do" per Alderson B in Blyth v Birmingham Waterworks (1856): " 
 
*Blyth v Birmingham Waterworks (1856) correct answer: Reasonable man standard 
 
Alderson B outlined that negligence is the failure to do as a reasonable person would do or doing a reasonable person would not do 
 
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Tort Law Revision Notes
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Tort Law Revision Notes 
Intentional Torts 
Assault Battery False Imprisonment 
“If the act is intentional, it is the tort of assault and battery. If negligent and causing damage, it is the tort of 
negligence…” Lord Denning in Letang v Cooper 
unlawful threat of imminent battery unlawful contact to the body unlawful restraint to liberty 
ingredients: 
conduct e.g. point a loaded gun, to shake 
a fist, to curse in a threatening manner 
- Reed v Cocker; a mere omission will not 
suffice 
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