Wray v Cooper

In *Wray v Cooper*, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered a dispute between the appellant, Wray, and the respondent, Cooper. The case concerned an appeal against a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the respondent had breached his duty of care to the appellant, and if so, whether that breach caused the appellant's injuries. Specifically, the court had to determine if the respondent's actions, or omissions, in the context of a particular event, fell below the standard of care expected of a reasonable person in his position.

The Court of Appeal analysed the evidence presented and applied the principles of negligence. It considered the foreseeability of harm, the likelihood of that harm occurring, and the potential severity of the injury. The court also assessed the respondent's conduct in light of the circumstances at the time, determining whether he had taken reasonable precautions to avoid the foreseeable risk of injury to the appellant. The court found that the respondent had not breached his duty of care.

Consequently, the appeal was dismissed.