Law A-Level
Close Connection
What Close Connection means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Close Connection
The modern standard used to determine if a tort was committed in the course of employment, focusing on the link between the tort and the employee's role.
Topics that use Close Connection
- Tort (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Allurement
- Assumption of Responsibility
- Breach of Duty
- Causation and Remoteness
- Control Test
- Duty of Care
- Economic Efficiency and Loss Distribution
- Equitable Discretion
Using Close Connection in the exam
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