The Concept of Remoteness

question 52

Multiple Choice

The concept of remoteness

• A)arises for consideration under concept of duty of care.
• B)asks whether a person in the plaintiff's position could have reasonably foreseen that loss that occurred because of a breach of care.
• C)is relevant only if the defendant in fact carelessly caused the plaintiff's loss.
• D)is a defence to the action in negligence.
• E)is most closely connected to the concept of the standard of care.

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Definitions:

Cutin

A waxy, water-repellent substance present in the cuticle of plants, which helps reduce water loss.

Meristematic Cells

Undifferentiated cells located in the growth regions of plants, capable of dividing and differentiating into various types of plant cells.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and phloem that contributes to secondary growth by producing new layers of vascular tissue.

Apical Meristem

A region of actively dividing cells at the tips of plant roots and shoots, responsible for primary growth.