Question

Which legal doctrine evolved from the landmark case of Donoghue v. Stevenson (1932)?

• A. Volenti non fit injuria
• B. Strict Liability
• C. Negligence
• D. Absolute Liability

Hint:

Remember: Donoghue v. Stevenson (1932) \[ \Longrightarrow \] Snail in the Bottle Case \[ \Longrightarrow \] Neighbour Principle \[ \Longrightarrow \] Modern Law of Negligence \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the case.
Donoghue v. Stevenson (1932) is a landmark tort case from England.

Step 2: Note the facts.
Mrs. Donoghue drank ginger beer bought by her friend and found a decomposed snail in the bottle, which made her ill.

Step 3: Identify the legal problem.
She had no contract with the maker, since her friend bought it. The court had to decide if the maker still owed her a duty.

Step 4: Recall Lord Atkin's neighbour principle.
He said people must take reasonable care to avoid foreseeable harm to their neighbours, meaning those closely affected by their acts.

Step 5: Name the doctrine.
This created the modern law of negligence, built on duty of care, breach and damage.

Answer: Negligence (Option 3).