NEGLIGENCE
Categories: Criminal Law
Definition (1910 Edition)
It is conceded by all the authorities that the standard by which to determine whether a person has been guilty of negligence is the conduct of the prudent or careful or diligent man. Bigelow, Torts, 261.
dinary prudence in the same situation and with equal experience would not have omitted. Carter vy. Lumber Co., Bg po C. 2038, 39
dinary prudence in the same situation and with equal experience would not have omitted. Carter vy. Lumber Co., Bg po C. 2038, 39
UK Law Commentary
Status: ✅ Still applies. The most common tort in modern UK law. Three-part test: Duty of Care → Breach of Duty → Causation & Damage. Key Case: Caparo Industries plc v Dickman [1990] 2 AC 605 — established the modern three-stage test.
Modern Application
📜 Civil Procedure Rules • Compensation Act 2006 • legislation.gov.uk
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational
reference only and does not constitute legal advice.