Chapter 2 Multiple Choice Questions

Actus reus

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George fails to call a doctor to treat his 3 year old son when he falls ill. The son dies and George is charged with his manslaughter. Under which of the following categories will the law impose a duty on George to act?

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Harriet fails to call for medical assistance when her husband falls ill, but decides to care for him herself. As a result, he dies. Under which of the following categories might the law impose a duty on Harriet to act?

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Sam is a lifeguard at a swimming pool. Whilst working by the poolside, Sam notices a girl drowning. He decides not to jump in because he doesn't want to get his new trainers wet. The girl dies. Under which of the following categories might the law impose a duty on Sam to act?

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Joseph and Louis, two friends, take heroin together. Each administers the drug to himself. After an hour, Joseph realises that Louis has fallen unconscious. He tries to revive him, but when Louis does not wake up, Joseph leaves him, thinking that Louise will wake up in the morning. Under which of the following categories might the law impose a duty on Joseph to act?

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Which of the following will always break the chain of causation?

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Which of the following is the leading authority on negligent medical treatment cases?

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate representation of the test for causation in law?

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Which of the following authorities is NOT an "escape" case?

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In order to escape from her attacker, Natalie jumps out of a second floor window. Her attacker is charged in respect of Natalie's injuries. Which of the following is an accurate representation of the law in Roberts (1971)?

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Which of the following is FALSE?

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