Reviewed case brief
Caparo Industries plc v. Dickman
[1990] 2 AC 605
[1990] 2 AC 605 · House of Lords (UK)
- Court
- House of Lords (UK)
- Year
- 1990
- Subjects
- Law of Torts
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
A three-stage test governs duty of care in novel situations: foreseeability of harm, sufficient proximity between the parties, and whether imposing a duty is fair, just, and reasonable.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
[1990] 2 AC 605
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