ICANBusiness LawLaw of Torts and Negligence2023

In an action for the tort of negligence under Nigerian law, which of the following combinations represents the three essential legal elements that the plaintiff must establish to succeed?

ADuty of care owed by the defendant, breach of that duty, and resultant legal damage suffered by the plaintiff.CORRECT
BMalicious intent by the defendant, breach of statutory duty, and quantifiable financial loss.
CPresence of a binding contract, breach of contractual terms, and consequential damages.
DOwnership of property, unlawful entry onto the land, and loss of quiet enjoyment.
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
To succeed in an action for negligence under Nigerian law, following established precedents such as Donoghue v. Stevenson and Nigerian appellate court decisions, the plaintiff must prove three core elements: that the defendant owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused legally recognized damage as a result.
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