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Law of Torts (Negligence Law) - Coggle Diagram
Law of Torts (Negligence Law)
3 elements of negligence
Breach of Duty
No breach of duty
Damage
Causation by Dr Yeo on Madam Goh (Vegetative State)
Duty of Care
Dr Yeo owes Madam Goh a DOC (Doctor and Patient)
Reasonable Man Test
Dr Yeo met the standard of care
Passed the Reasonable Man test
3 Defences
Ex turpi causa non oritur actio
Complete Defence (Not applicable in this case)
Contributory negligence
Partial Defence
Dr Yeo may be partially liable for Madam Goh's damage
Volenti non fit injuria
Complete Defence
Not Liable for Madam Goh
Vicarious Liabilty
NUH
2 categories of remedies
Injunction/ Specific Performance (Equitable remedies)
Injunction
Refers to a court order to stop a defendant from embarking on a tortious act or from continuing such an act.
Specific Performance
An order of the court which compels a party to perform a particular act (under a contract).
Damages (Common La Remedy)
Damages: A payment of money as compensation for damage, injury or loss suffered.
Awarded by the court as of right to the Plaintiff