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 In a negligence case, the amount of compensation due to the claimant can be reduced if it is established that they contributed to their injury or loss.  

What is the maximum reduction the courts will allow in cases of contributory negligence? 

A

 25% 

B

 50% 

C

 75% 

D

 100% 

Which of the following statements concerning the duty of care of accountants involved in preparing a report for a target company involved in a take-over bid is correct? 

A

 The accountants owe a duty of care to the bidding company 

B

 The accountants owe a higher standard of care to the target company than it would when auditing 

C

 The accountants owe a duty of care to shareholders considering purchasing shares in the bidding company 

D

 The accountants owe a duty of care to the general public considering purchasing shares in the target company 

Which TWO of the following parties does an auditor owe a duty of care to when auditing the accounts of a subsidiary company? 

(1) The parent company 

 (2) The shareholders of the parent company 

 (3) The subsidiary company  

(4) A rival company considering a takeover of the subsidiary company 

A

 1 and 2 

B

 1 and 3 

C

 2 and 3 

D

 2 and 4 

 Bee injured her eye after failing to close a safety gate on a machine as instructed. She was also not wearing mandatory safety goggles as required by her contract of employment. 

Which of the following is this an example of? 

A

 Novus actus interveniens 

B

 Volenti non fit injuria 

C

 Res ipsa loquitur 

D

 Contributory negligence 

 What is the effect of a finding of contributory negligence in the law of tort? 

A

 It removes the requirement to pay damages 

B

 It reverses the payment of damages 

C

 It decreases the level of damages 

Contributory negligence arises as a result of the fault of which of the following? 

A

 The claimant 

B

 The respondent 

C

 A third party