Negligence elements — what are they?
Duty, breach, causation, damages.
Duty of Care — basis?
Relationship and reasonable person standard.
Breach of Duty — standard?
Deviation from reasonable care.
Negligence Elements — list?
Duty, breach, causation, damages.
Duty of Care — definition?
Legal obligation to avoid foreseeable harm.
Breach of Duty — when?
Failure to meet standard of care.
Causation — components?
Actual cause and proximate cause.
Damages — types?
Economic and non-economic harm.
Strict Liability — role?
Liability without proof of negligence.
Product Liability — focus?
Defects causing injury.
Answer 9 questions on Foundations of Negligence Law.
1. What are negligence elements in the context of tort law?
2. Which landmark case is cited as clarifying the scope of duty of care by emphasizing foreseeability as a key factor?
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