Analysis of Three Major Common Law Cases

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Using IRAC, show how the following common law cases may be analysed in order to understand the principles of law developed in a case and how they are then applied to similar fact cases.

1. Donoghue v Stevenson1930 - (commonly called the ‘snail in the bottle case') - negligence associated with product liability (harmful goods).

2. Hadley v Baxendale 1854 - the issue of foreseeability in the determination of damages in contract law.

3. Shaddock v Parramatta City Council 1982 - negligence associated with misstatement

One of the above cases will be modified to link them to the net in the next day or so. In the meantime, please use your text book or check the cases on the Net by cutting and pasting the names to your browser.