The Development of the Reasonable Person Standard in English Law

This chapter explores the evolution of the reasonable person standard in English law, discussing how averages were used to determine reasonableness in actions. It delves into various fictional characters and professions that became part of this standard, including the concept of the 'man on the Clapham omnibus'. The chapter also discusses the application of the reasonable person standard in different countries and its significance in balancing out the concept of unreasonable search and seizure.