Assumption of responsibility for omissions

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1. 01

   Assumed Responsibility Or Casual Help

   A defendant undertakes to help the claimant, and the claimant relies on that undertaking. What makes that an assumption of responsibility rather than mere casual help?

2. 02

   Mechanics

   Once responsibility is assumed, what duty does the defendant have when performing the task?

3. 03

   Perspective

   If the defendant undertakes to help the claimant, or the claimant is led to rely on that help, why does that point towards a duty arising here, and what other explanation would you consider instead?

4. 04

   Risk allocation

   Why is it wrong to say that casual help always creates full responsibility?

5. 05

   Distinction

   How do you keep the line clear between an assumed responsibility and mere social assistance?

6. 06

   Consequence

   If responsibility has been assumed, what is the legal consequence if the defendant then performs the task carelessly?

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