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The law of torts

Negligence

Negligence is the breach of a legal duty to take care, which results in
damage to another.

In order for an action in negligence to succeed, the claimant must prove
the following:

 That a duty of care was owed to him by the defendant

 The defendant breached that duty

 As a consequence of that breach, damage or loss has been
suffered.

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