PRINCIPLE: The standard of care to determine whether a person has been guilty of negligence is the standard of care which in the given circumstances, a reasonable man could have foreseen. FACT: The Agricultural University constructed 200 houses for its employees in its premises. Two huge bore wells were sunk and motors were installed. They did not cover the pump rooms properly. A child, 6 years old, from one of the quarters was playing nearby. On hearing the noise of the pump, she was curious to see the motor. She touched the motor which was not covered properly and three of her fingers were cut.
