Topic is related to torts - negligence

to edit, it's safer to stay in Protected View. Enable Editing Jamal goes to Woolworths to buy food for a party to celebrate the end of Ramadan. As he walks around he is also checking his mobile phone for messages. . He does not notice in the aisle a pool of soy sauce from a burst container which fell from a top shelf 30 minutes ago. He slips on the sauce and breaks his leg He incurs medical and hospital expenses of $6, 700. Because of his injury he has to cancel a planned ski trip to New Zealand which he was due to start after his exams finish. His air fare of $550 and accommodation cost of $1,550 have been paid in advance and are not refundable because they were a discount package offer. He decides to sue Woolworths for negligence to recover his medical and hospital expenses and his forfeited air fare and accommodation costs. Question Answer 1 To bring a negligence claim Jamal must prove he is the LEGAL NEIGHBOUR of Woolworths. Why is Jamal the legal neighbour of Woolworths? (2 marks) 2 Why did Woolworths' have a DUTY OF CARE to Jamal? (2 marks) 3 What was Woolworths' DUTY OF CARE to Jamal? (2 marks) 4 In what way did Woolworths BREACH ITS DUTY to Jamal? (2 marks) 5 For what reason might Jamal not receive full compensation for his injuries (1 mark) AND what is the legal name for this? (1 mark) 6 For what reason might Jamal not receive compensation for his air fare and accommodation (1 mark) AND what is the legal name for this? (1 mark)