LAWS 2202 Lecture : Obligations Notes - Law
17 Dec 2013
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Just between the law and us vol ii, obligations sargent and atkinson. Private law: social life lexis nexis, atkinson publisher. Private law: legal obligations of citizens within society. Doctor has an obligation to look after the best interest of the person medically. Doctor was sued because he transfused. ex)-car accident, jahovas witness doesn"t want transfusion (card), but is. Care order can be given to child welfare authority to take custody of minors in cases where parents do follow their obligations. (lack capacity of reason) (link to reasonable accommodation?) Sources of private law obligations: contract, tort, fiduciary. Donoghue v. stevensen: snail in the bottle case. Plaintiff suing for damages (sick, lost wages), looking for whom they can hold accountable. Contract between manufacturer and distributer etc, so the distributor owns the property, and then sells it to the retailer. **plaintiffs friend bought the drink. (but there is no contract in gifts) Contract law theory: there are legal obligations separate from torta.
