Comparative study of role of minor in rule of contributory negligence in England and Iran tort law

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 University Of Guilan

2 Assistant Professor at University of Guilan

3 Associate professor of University of Guilan

Abstract

According to the rule of contributory negligence the extent of victim`s involvement will reduce the amount of tortfeasor`s liability. When victim be a minor person and his or her action along with the third party’s harmful action cause damage, the question is can still apply the rule of contributory negligence? And as a result the rule of contributory negligence reduces the scope of tortfeasor`s liablity? In Iran law, given the silence of law and judicial practice, the answer to the question on the basis of general rules is positive. In England law, both in the judiciary and in parliament, this issue has been considered independently and there are interesting discussions in this regard. However, as a general rule it can be said that under the Common Causes of Reform Act of contributory negligence 1945, generally every person, both minor and major, is subject to contributory negligence and as a result is divided into liability. However, research shows that, on the one hand, in order to distinguish minor`s negligence, rather than objectively and specifically the factor of age, to avoiding of unfair consequences must consider subjective criteria, such as the extent of his or her understanding and experience. .

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