It does not matter that the claimant has not broken the law. In [case], even though the wearing of seat belts was not compulsory, the plaintiff was contributorily negligent for failing to wear one since it was imprudent, and the failure to wear the belt contributed to the plaintiff’s injuries.
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Froom v Butcher [1976] QB 286
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It does not matter that the claimant has not broken the law. In [case], even though the wearing of seat belts was not compulsory, the plaintiff was contributorily negligent for failing to wear one since it was imprudent, and the failure to wear the belt contributed to the plaintiff’s injuries.
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#defences #law #negligence #tort
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It does not matter that the claimant has not broken the law. In [case], even though the wearing of seat belts was not compulsory, the plaintiff was contributorily negligent for failing to wear one since it was imprudent, and the failure to wear the belt contributed to the plaintiff’s injuries.
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Froom v Butcher [1976] QB 286
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