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SoC = doing something which a prudent and reasonable man would not do
SoC is objective test which is impersonal
A doctor must show the same degree of skill as a reasonable doctor
As long as D’s actions supported by a reasonable body of professional opinon, they should not be judged to be negligent
Inexperience will not be a relevant consideration in deciding whether a D has been negligent
Householder who attempts DIY normally done by a professional is negligent if the job should not have been attempted without proper training
Learner drivers must meet standard of reasonable competent driver
A child will be expected to show such care as can be reasonably expected of an ordinary child of the same age
Likelihood of occurrence a relevant factor in determining magnitude of risk (few balls)
Likelihood of occurrence a relevant factor in determining magnitude of risk (many balls)
Seriousness of injury a relevant factor in determining magnitude of risk
Cost and practicability of precautions relevant when determining what D should have done
If D’s interest is in public interest, less likely to be liable
Common practice relevant in determining what D should have done
Current state of knowledge relevant in determining what D should have done
Reasonable possibilities not fantastic possibilities
Rare is not necessarily unreasonable
Driver will not be in breach if met standard of reasonable driver unaware of condition
Driver suffering from unexpected heart attack not in breach
Res ipsa loquitur
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