Preliminary Legal Studies - Donoghue v Stevenson

Duty of Care

The legal obligation to act with reasonable care to prevent harm to others.

Donoghue v Stevenson

A landmark case establishing the principle of duty of care owed by manufacturers to consumers.

Res Judicata

The legal doctrine that a decision by a court is final and conclusive.

Binding Precedent

Precedent that must be followed by a court, typically set by a higher court within the same jurisdiction.

Persuasive Precedent

Precedent that may influence a court's decision but is not binding, often from courts in other jurisdictions or statements by judges.