LAW514 Commercial Law Assignment: Negligence and Liability

This commercial law assignment analyzes a negligence case involving a gardener's actions leading to an injury. The assignment identifies key legal issues such as negligence, duty of care, and vicarious liability. It explores whether the company is liable for the gardener's actions, applying legal principles from cases like Grant v Australian Knitting Mills and Caparo Industries PLC v Dickman. The analysis considers contributory negligence, assessing the extent of the injured party's responsibility. The assignment concludes on the company's liability, the types of damages payable, and the impact of contributory negligence on the final outcome. The student uses relevant case law and legal principles to support the arguments. The assignment also considers the scope of the gardener's authority and the implications of the company's actions. The solution provides a clear and concise analysis of the legal issues, application of the law to the facts, and a well-supported conclusion.