CLASS ASSIGNMENT 1.(a) Outline three essential differences in operation between common law and statute law. 2. (a) Outline the main functions of: Criminal law Civil law (b) Explain the principal differences between common law and criminal law.

2.0 Explain the meanings of the following terms: “Absolute duty” Practicable duty “Reasonably practicable” “Vicarious liability” “res ipsa Loquitur”

f. ”volenti non fit injura” g. “contributory negligence” h f. ”volenti non fit injura” g. “contributory negligence” h. “judicial precedent” i. “Tort of negligence” 3.Explain why statutes are generally referred to as enabling acts

4 (a) Define the term “negligence” (b) Outline the three standard conditions that must be met for an employee to prove a case of negligence against his/her employer following an accident at work.

5(a) Outline the general defenses available to an employer in a case of alleged negligence brought by an employee. (b) state the circumstances in which an employer may be held vicariously liable for the negligence of an employee.

6. Explain the meaning of the phrase “so far as is reasonably practicable”.