Donoghue v Stevenson Quiz
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- Q1
In what decade did the events leading to this case take place?
1900s
1910s
1930s
1920s
45s - Q2
Where did these events take place?
Aberdeen
Musselburgh
Paisley
Inverness
45s - Q3
What did Mrs Donoghue's friend purchase for her to eat / drink?
Gelato and sparkling wine
Frozen yoghurt and apple juice
Ice cream and ginger beer
Sorbet and lemonade
45s - Q4
What did the two friends find in Mrs Donoghue's food?
A dead snail
A dead lizard
A dead frog
A dead mouse
45s - Q5
What did Mrs Donoghue suffer as a result of her experience?
A headache and dizziness
Trauma and an allergic reaction
A fever and swollen glands
Nervous shock and gastroenteritis
45s - Q6
Why could Mrs Donoghue NOT sue the manufacturer (or the cafe owner) under the law of contract?
Because the cafe owner could not have known about the snail
Because her friend didn't want any fuss
Because she had not bought the drink
Because the cafe owner persuaded her not to
45s - Q7
When the case did go to court, who was the PURSUER?
Mr Stevenson
Mrs Donoghue
Mr Minchella
Mr Leachman
45s - Q8
When the case went to court, who was the DEFENDER?
Mr Leachman
Mr Stevenson
Mr Minchella
Mrs Donoghue
45s - Q9
Why was it initially felt that Mrs Donoghue should not succeed in suing the manufacturer?
Because the manufacturer could show adequate quality control
Because the manufacturer could not have known about the snail
Because there was no legal duty of care owed
Because the cafe owner should be liable instead
45s - Q10
What did the court decide?
That the manufacturer of a product DOES have a duty of care towards the eventual consumer of that product
That the manufacturer of a product DOES have a duty of care, but only towards anyone who eventually sells that product
That the manufacturer of a product DOES NOT have a duty of care towards anyone who eventually sells that product
That the manufacturer of a product DOES NOT have a duty of care towards the eventual consumer of that product
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