Arbuthnot and Others v Fagan and Feltring Underwriting Agencies Ltd and Others: HL 26 Jul 1994

A relationship in contract does not negative a duty of care between the parties. A plaintiff with a choice of action either in contract or in negligence can choose his remedy, and the limitation period with which it is associated.

Judges:

Lord Diplock

Citations:

Times 26-Jul-1994, Independent 03-Aug-1994

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

Appeal fromArbuthnott v Fagan CA 11-Jul-1994
Evidence given to Lloyds loss review committee is discoverable despite rule. . .
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Limitation, Negligence

Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.77853