What is the test for an action for negligence?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Medina v Wong, 2018 BCSC 292 (CanLII):
An action for negligence requires proof of a duty of care, breach of the standard of care, compensable damage and causation: Ediger v. Johnston, 2013 SCC 18 at para. 24 [Ediger - SCC].
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