The defendant appealed an award of damages to the claimant after a road accident. He had been constructing a boat, and had reduced earnings during this period. Held: This was a classic case for a Smith v Manchester-type award, rather than the selection of a multiplicand even on an ‘educated guess’ basis. The claimant had … Continue reading Willemse v Hesp: CA 11 Jul 2003
The guidelines on damages for psychiatric damage did not apply to the damages claims of those who had been subjected to sexual abuse whilst children in local authority care homes. The injury in these cases was of a different character, and the Judicial Studies Board guidance could not be applied simply. In these cases there … Continue reading Coxon v Flintshire County Council: CA 13 Feb 2001
The claimants had gone on a cruise organised by the defendants. It was described by them as ‘the trip of a lifetime.’ It did not meet their expectations. There had been several complaints, including that the cabin was noisy as the floor flexed with . .
