Topic: Tort Law

Brad, an attorney, was going to court for a hearing. He was speeding in a congested area but lost control and knocked down Chloe. Chloe had run out onto the road without looking. Chloe suffered minor cuts and bruising. This also caused a delay in Brad reaching court.

My answers: (I would appreciate if you can provide detailed reasoning and explanation for the answers below)

Using Issue, Principle, Application, and Conclusion (IPAC), the legal rights and remedies of Chloe in this situation are: Issue: Is Brad liable in any way for the accident?

Principle: An injured party has a right to a full recovery from the responsible party, except where liability arises out of any act or omission which is covered under some other principle.

Application:

Damages are recoverable only if Brad is found "at fault". It is unclear whether he was driving negligently or recklessly.

Conclusion: Because Brad sustained no damages, it does not appear that he violated any principles. Therefore, he should be immune from any liability as well. The Court will rule against Chloe's policy. We recommend her case go to arbitration.