Demonstrates an understanding of Tort Law, practical application of negligence to media articel

Your task is to write a case study that demonstrates an understanding of Tort Law, specifically negligence. You are then required to outline the practical application of negligence to one media article only.

You must choose the article below that relates to your discipline.

Social Science/ Criminal Justice/Policing

CASE STUDY QUESTIONS

Your case study must address ALL of the following questions:

1. Briefly describe the main aim/purpose of Civil Law.
2. Provide a definition of both Tort Law and Negligence.
3. Describe the three elements for establishing liability for the Tort of Negligence, with reference to at least one case authority.

USING THE ARTICLE FROM YOUR RELEVANT DISCIPLINE ABOVE.

4. Identify the name of the article and list all of the possible DEFENDANTS and PLAINTIFFS to an action in negligence for that article.

USING THE SAME ARTICLE ANSWER Questions 5 and 6:

5. IF there is only one defendant:

Using the specific facts from the article, describe whether the three elements for negligence would likely be established against the defendant you have named

OR

IF there is more than one defendant:

• State which defendant is most likely to be liable, and then
• Using the specific facts of the article, describe whether the three elements for negligence would likely be established against this defendant.

6. Consider your answer to question 5 above and the industry/occupation that the defendant is involved in.

Describe what the possible consequences would be to the industry/occupation if the defendant were held liable for negligence.