In personal injury cases involving substantial damages claims, it was inappropriate for a district judge to seek assess the level of damages to be awarded. Cases involving a degree of complexity should be referred to a circuit judge. Even though in this case the award had been made by the district judge by consent of both parties, legal advisers should take care to protect their client’s interests.
Citations:
Times 03-Aug-2000
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Litigation Practice, Personal Injury
Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.89002