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McHale v Watson

McHale v Watson

McHale v Watson (1966) examined child negligence cases standards. B. Watson, a 12-year-old boy, threw a metal object that accidentally injured 9-year-old S. McHale. The Court ruled that children are judged by the standard of a reasonable child of similar age, not by adult standards.

McHale v Watson - case summary - negligence liability - child negligence - reasonable care - australia
McHale v Watson