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Singapore breach standard of carecontributory negligence

Ong Bee Nah v Won Siew Wan

[2005] SGCA 13
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2005
StatusBinding authority

Summary

In a rear-end collision, res ipsa loquitur may establish negligence against the following driver who fails to maintain adequate following distance, subject to contributory negligence by the lead driver.

Key Principle

road accident; rear-end collision; res ipsa loquitur; negligence; standard of care; following distance; contributory negligence

Area of Law

tort

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