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What does ‘duty of care’ mean in the context of negligence?

A duty of care is a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. Foreseeability of harm can help determine whether a duty is owed. The law…

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What does ‘duty of care’ mean in the context of negligence?

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A duty of care is a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others. Foreseeability of harm can help determine whether a duty is owed. The law requires reasonable care in the circumstances, as distinct from a moral obligation to help or a guarantee that harm will never occur.

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