The claimant sought a contribution from the defendant towards its liability for a fire at its premises, as found in earlier proceedings against the now claimant. The defendant had filed a defence merely not admitting, and not denying, responsibility for the fire. The claimant now requested that that defence be struck out as an abuse … Continue reading Hi-Lite Electrical Ltd v Wolseley UK Ltd: QBD 17 Jul 2009
The claimants sought to challenge regulations putting into effect the directive. Judges: Nigel Pleming QC Citations: [2000] EWHC Admin 423 Links: Bailii Statutes: Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994, Consumer Protection Act 1987, Council Directive 73/23/EEC, European Communities Act 1972 2(2) Judicial Review, European Updated: 29 May 2022; Ref: scu.140239
Appeal by the owners of a factory which suffered fire damage against a judgment dismissing their action. The owners claimed damages against the manufacturers of a device which, they said, should have prevented the fire from occurring. This takes us back to the basic principles of the law of tort and in particular to Donoghue … Continue reading Howmet Ltd v Economy Devices Ltd and Others: CA 31 Aug 2016
