Standard of care to be expected of persons holding out as possessing a particular skill

Current

S. 58 inserted by No. 102/2003 s. 3.

In a case involving an allegation of negligence against a person (the defendant) who holds himself or herself out as possessing a particular skill, the standard to be applied by a court in determining whether the defendant acted with due care is, subject to this Division, to be determined by reference to—

(a)

what could reasonably be expected of a person possessing that skill; and

(b)

the relevant circumstances as at the date of the alleged negligence and not a later date.

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58 Standard of care to be expected of persons holding out as possessing a particular skill