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Which member of the House of Lords gave the speech that articulated the neighbour principle in Donoghue…

In Donoghue v. Stevenson [1932] AC 562, Lord Atkin explained that reasonable care is owed to people so closely and directly affected by one's conduct that they should…

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Which member of the House of Lords gave the speech that articulated the neighbour principle in Donoghue v. Stevenson?

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In Donoghue v. Stevenson [1932] AC 562, Lord Atkin explained that reasonable care is owed to people so closely and directly affected by one's conduct that they should reasonably be in contemplation. The majority held that the pleaded facts could support a manufacturer's duty of care to the ultimate consumer.

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Option A

Incorrect. Lord Buckmaster dissented.

Option B

Incorrect. Lord Thankerton formed part of the majority but did not give the speech that formulated the neighbour principle.

Option C

Correct. Lord Atkin articulated the neighbour principle.

Option D

Incorrect. Lord Macmillan formed part of the majority and gave a separate speech.

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