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Hay v Hughes: CA 17 Oct 1974

A couple had died in a road accident. The court considered the award of damages for dependency. Judges: Edmund-Davies L, Stephenson, Buckley, Ormrod LJJ Citations: [1975] QB 790, [1974] EWCA Civ 9 Links: Bailii Statutes: Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934, Fatal Accidents Act 1846, Fatal Accidents Act 1959 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Cited … Continue reading Hay v Hughes: CA 17 Oct 1974

Malvon v Flummer: 1964

The court considered the award of damages under the Fatal Accidents Acts, and the award of proportionate damages for the loss of a deceased mother’s service. Held: Lord Diplock said: ‘The pecuniary loss which the Court has to assess is a loss which will be sustained in the future. This involves making two estimates, videlicet, … Continue reading Malvon v Flummer: 1964

Davies v Taylor: HL 1974

The plaintiff’s husband was killed in a road accident caused by the defendant’s negligence. They were childless. She had deserted him five weeks before his death and thereafter, he learned about her adultery with a fellow employee. He tried to effect reconciliation with her but she refused. Shortly before his death, he had instructed his … Continue reading Davies v Taylor: HL 1974

Powell and Another v Boldaz and others: CA 1 Jul 1997

The plaintiff’s son aged 10 died of Addison’s Disease which had not been diagnosed. An action against the Health Authority was settled. The parents then brought an action against 5 doctors in their local GP Practice in relation to matters that had taken place post death. The allegations included conspiracy to injure by unlawful means. … Continue reading Powell and Another v Boldaz and others: CA 1 Jul 1997