Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co (1970)
The case of Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co (1970) concerns the decision on whether a person or a body can be liable for a third party’s action if that… Read more »
Tag: negligence
Page v Smith (1996): Foreseeability and psychiatric harm.
“Page v Smith” is a landmark and authoritative case in the realm of tort law, specifically in situations involving negligence leading to psychiatric harm suffered by the victim. Areas of… Read more »
Donoghue vs Stevenson (1932)
Donoghue v. Stevenson (1932): A case which defined the duty of care in tort law. Areas of applicable law: Tort law – Duty of care – Neighbour principle: Main arguments… Read more »
Smith v Baker & Sons (1891)
Areas of applicable case law: Tort law – Employment law – Negligence – Vicarious liability Main arguments in this case: Volenti non fit injuria (Latin “No injury can be caused… Read more »
Vernon v Bosley [1997]
Vernon v Bosley [1997] 1 All ER 577, CA Medically recognised mental harm In August 1982 the plaintiff’s two young daughters were being driven in a car by their nanny,… Read more »
Hicks v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire [1992] All ER 65 House of Lords
Fear is not a medically recognised condition and does not qualify for compensation for psychiatric harm. 19 years old Sarah and 15 years old Victoria Hicks were sisters who were… Read more »