What was the issue addressed in Grant v Australian Knitting Mills [1936} HCA 49?
A)Whether an injured consumer was partially liable for their own negligence
B)Whether a duty of care was owed to retailers of defective goods
C)Whether a manufacturer owed a duty of care to the ultimate consumer of the manufacturer's products
D)Whether a manufacturer owed a duty of care to a consumer of used manufacturer's products

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The issue addressed in Grant v Australian Knitting Mills [1936} HCA 49 was whether a manufacturer owed a duty of care to the ultimate consumer of the manufacturer's products. The case established the principle of "strict liability", where a manufacturer is responsible for the safety of their products and owes a duty of care to the consumer who purchases and uses them.

What Was the Issue Addressed in Grant V Australian Knitting