What was the significance of this case in terms of the development of the law of negligence and the protection of rights?

“Tort Law is based on the idea that everyone
in society has certain rights. It is therefore incumbent on
all members of society to respect the rights
of others”.
The case of Donoghue v Stevenson is arguably
one of the most famous cases in the common law
system and definitely one of the most
important in the history of the development of the Tort Law. The
revolutionary significance of the decision
in this case is in the establishment of a standardized duty of
care in negligence cases.

1- An overview of the case – 10 marks

2- What was the law on negligence before
Donoghue v Stevenson. Discuss at least 3 case laws on the
issue. – 20 marks

2- What was the significance of this case in terms of
the development of the law of negligence and the
protection of rights? 30
marks

3- Discuss Five (5) landmark cases flowing out of
the principle developed in Donoghue v Stevenson.
30 marks

4- Do you think that the principles developed in
Donoghue v Stevenson is applicable in today’s world?
10 marks

TOTAL 100 marks

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