Factual Situation: L was driving his pretty old car the brakes of which had become dysfunctional at a speed of 80 km per hour near a primary school in the metropolis where the speed limit was notified to be only 30 km per hour. Suddenly a school child tried to cross the street and the driver L couldn't stop the car, as the brakes did not work at the crucial time. The child was run over and killed. What offence has L committed?Issue: What offence, if any, has been committed?Decision:

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Factual Situation: L was driving his pretty old car the brakes of which had become dysfunctional at a speed of 80 km per hour near a primary school in the metropolis where the speed limit was notified to be only 30 km per hour. Suddenly a school child tried to cross the street and the driver L couldn't stop the car, as the brakes did not work at the crucial time. The child was run over and killed. What offence has L committed?<br>Issue: What offence, if any, has been committed?<br>Decision:






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