Journal article
Rationalising omissions liability in negligence
- Abstract:
- Reflects on how the general rule of no liability in negligence for pure omissions is to be understood. Examines exceptions to the general rule, including assumptions of responsibility, and suggests a revised rule recognising that some acts merit the same treatment as omissions, based on whether the conduct of defendants makes a victim worse off. Considers whether the current exceptions are consistent with the justifications for the general rule.
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- Publisher:
- Sweet and Maxwell
- Journal:
- Law Quarterly Review More from this journal
- Volume:
- 135
- Pages:
- 484-507
- Publication date:
- 2019-06-14
- Acceptance date:
- 2018-09-18
- ISSN:
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0023-933X
- Language:
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English
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920443
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- Copyright holder:
- Sweet & Maxwell
- Copyright date:
- 2019
- Rights statement:
- Copyright © 2019 Sweet & Maxwell.
- Notes:
- This is the accepted manuscript version of the article. The definitive published version is available online on Westlaw UK.
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