Read and present the case - hackshaw v shaw 1984 the

Question

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to:

- Illustrate the principles relating to the law of torts; and

- Explain the principles relating to contract law.

1. Create a group of 2 students.

2. Select a case below to find, read, understand and present.

Case - Hackshaw v Shaw (1984)

3. The length of the written assignment is to be approximately 2000 Words. (Each member of the group must write 1000 words).

4. The presentation slides must be in the IRAC method. Maximum 8 slides, and three short points per slide.

5. Each member of the group is to present two parts of the IRAC method (I= issues and facts; Relevant laws and principles; A= Arguments of the parties and analysis, C= conclusion and court outcome).

Answer 1

Specification:-The sample deals with the case of Hackshaw v Shaw (1984) where the owner of a farm Shaw was accused of firing recklessly at Hackshaw, a sixteen year old girl. The case showed that even though Shaw was trying to prevent the stealing of petrol from his farmland but still it was an irresponsible act on his part to fire his gun in the dark. This proved his negligence and breach of duty of care. As per decision of the case Dononghue v. Stevenson, it is the responsibility of the occupant to take utmost care of the visitor or any other class of person present on the land to prevent from physical injury. In this case, the jury found Shaw to be guilty of firing carelessly at night for which he owes compensation to Hackshaw. Three cases have been used to upheld the decision of the jury. the work has been prepared in Microsoft word and a power-point presentation have also been done.