Adam was bitten by a stray dog in Africa. He washed his wound in a pond and a week later he became very ill with a high temperature. Initially, the local hospital treated him for malaria and later treated him for the fever following the dog bite. Adam died in hospital. What is the proximate cause of his death?

• A.The unhygienic washing of the dog bite.
• B.The original physical injury of the dog bite.
• C.The delay in seeking medical treatment.
• D.The delay in obtaining the correct medical treatment.

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For this question more than 1 option is correct. You must select all the correct options to gain the mark. Which special defences are available to the fort of libel?

• A.Necessity.
• B.Prescription.
• C.Privilege.
• D.Honest opinion.
• E.Statutory authority.

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A property policy contains a condition regarding prompt loss notification. If the insured fails to comply with this condition, in practice, the insurer is likely to

• A.avoid the claim automatically due to the breach of the policy condition.
• B.settle the claim and cancel the insurance policy from inception.
• C.settle the claim and recover its outlay from the insured.
• D.only avoid the claim if the delay has seriously prejudiced its investigation and handling of the claim.

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For this question more than 1 option is correct. You must select all the correct options to gain the mark. What are the main sources of new English Law?

• A.Official law reports.
• B.International treaties.
• C.Case law.
• D.Legislation.

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The branch of law particularly relevant when handling negligence claims is

• A.constitutional law.
• B.administrative.
• C.public law.
• D.civil law.

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