Condon v Basi [1985]: Case Analysis

Condon v Basi: Case Summary

During a football match the Claimant suffered a broken leg after a challenge from the defendant. Both clubs involved were in the Leamington Local League. The Court’s question was as to the standard of care expected from a football player. The Court held that the standard of care varies according to the level of expertise of the player. The Defendant was in breach of duty as the tackle was considered reckless.

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Condon v Basi: Case Analysis

The court found that the standard of care varies dependent on the expertise level of the player in question. Therefore, a higher standard of care will be expected of a player who plays at a higher level then a player who plays in a local league.

The Court also found that even if a player can be found to have accepted the risks of injury which are part of any sport, a player cannot be held to have accepted the risks of an injury that occurs beyond the rules of the game.

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