chosen case :NSW v McMaster
Read the judgment of Beazley P. Answer the following questions in relation to the common law defence of self-defence and the common law defence of necessity. Do not consider other issues in your answers:
- What were the issues raised on appeal in this case? (4 marks)
- Which intentional torts were involved in this case? (2 marks)
- How does Beazley P treat the existing authorities on the common law defence of self-defence? (4 marks)
- Identify the core legal reasoning adopted by Beazley P in relation to the common law defences of self-defence and necessity (8 marks)
- What was the outcome in the case? (2 marks)
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