A trial judge finding breach of a road authority's duty of care must specify the content of the inspection system required, not merely assert that an 'effective and appropriate' system would have detected the defect. Without identifying the form of the required system, it is impossible to determine breach or causation. A duty requiring detection of 9-10mm height differentials across extensive urban footpath networks may impose an irrational use of resources relative to the risk posed.
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