Maya Singh LAW1902 Student ID:320002620

LAW 1902: Introduction to Legal Research and Writing

Assignment 6

Sam and his girlfriend, Tara, had far too much wine to drink at a celebratory dinner. When
they were ready to go home, Tara suggests that they call a taxi, but Sam insists that he is
sober enough to drive. On the way to Tara’s home, the car picks up a violent skid, mounts
the pavement and crashes into the store window of an upscale leather boutique owned by
Undine. Tara, who was not wearing a seat belt, is thrown through the windscreen and suffers
serious facial injuries. Sam is unhurt. Undine’s store is looted by some witnesses to the
accident before the police can arrive on the scene.

Prepare an opinion advising Sam on whether Tara and/or Undine can successfully bring a
claim against him for negligence.

Total 20 marks