TORT LAW

Tort Law is said to be a cornerstone of the Canadian legal system which means it is foundational for its existence as a country under the Rule of Law.

Here, you will be assured that you will be compensated if you injured or if your property is damaged due to the wrongdoing or even the negligence of another. The Court will be there to aid the aggrieved party or the victim.

For this final assignment, you will read and reflect on the ground-breaking precedent the British House of Lords established on May 26, 1932, in the case of Donoghue v. Stevenson.

TORT LAW

Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] Doctrine of negligence

"A SNAIL IN THE BOTTLE CASE"

Instructions:

1) Read and reflect on the digested version of the case with links provided below but you may further on this particular case on Tort.

LINKS:

https://digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=2736&context=ohlj

https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/features/cc-donoghue-v-stevenson/#:~:text=The%20Court%20held%20that%20negligence,industry%2Dleading%20bottle%20cleaning%20system.

https://www.lawteacher.net/cases/donoghue-v-stevenson.php

2) Then, provided your reaction on the statements below,.

1st Statement:

The caseDonoghue v Stevenson (1932) in establishing the Doctrine of Negligence is still as relevant today and can be used against companies like McDonalds, Starbucks, Tim Hortons or other entities or manufacturers if they commit similar acts.

2nd Statement:

Why is this case considered as ground breaking and related this to Tort Law being foundational to the Canadian legal system?

Please and thank you.