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====[[Gross negligence]]==== | ====[[Gross negligence]]==== | ||
If you really must, see the article on [[gross negligence]]. But in short try saying this into a mirror and keeping a straight face: "All right your honour: I admit there's a loss. I admit I caused it. I even admit I was negligent. But I wasn't ''very'' negligent, so I don't think I should have to pay for it" | If you really must, see the article on [[gross negligence]]. But in short try saying this into a mirror and keeping a straight face: | ||
:"All right your honour: I admit there's been a loss. I admit I caused it. I even admit I was negligent in doing so. But I wasn't ''very'' negligent, so I don't think I should have to pay for it." | |||
See how far you get. | |||
====''Normal'' [[Negligence]]==== | ====''Normal'' [[Negligence]]==== | ||
Maybe. But negligence is the standard of behavior expected in [[tort]], where, by definition, ''there is no contract'' to which one can appeal for guidance on how one is meant to behave. | Maybe. But negligence is the standard of behavior expected in [[tort]], where, by definition, ''there is no contract'' to which one can appeal for guidance on how one is meant to behave. | ||