Limitation Act 1980: Primary legislation governing time limits for bringing negligence claims. Section 2 provides a 6-year limitation period for general negligence claims, while Section 11 sets a 3-year limit for personal injury cases.
Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including pre-action protocols and Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct which must be followed before formal legal proceedings.
Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945: Legislation governing cases where the claimant may have contributed to their own loss, allowing for reduction in damages based on the degree of contribution.
Donoghue v Stevenson [1932]: Landmark common law case establishing the modern principles of negligence: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Caparo v Dickman [1990]: Key case establishing the three-part test for duty of care in negligence: foreseeability, proximity, and whether it is fair, just and reasonable to impose a duty.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant legislation if the negligence claim involves consumer rights or services, establishing standards for goods and services.
Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Legislation establishing the duty of care owed by occupiers of premises to visitors and trespassers, relevant for premises-related negligence claims.
Data Protection Act 2018: Relevant if the negligence claim involves mishandling of personal data or breach of data protection obligations.
