A chance of ‘serious . . disease or deterioration’ must be a measurable risk rather than merely fanciful. There must be a possibility of deterioration, but there is no need to show more than a possibility.
Citations:
Times 14-Oct-1998
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
approved – Wilson v Ministry of Defence 1991
The court was asked to look at three events envisaged, and to consider whether, if they did occur, they should be described as constituting serious deterioration.
Held: ‘First of all the development of arthritis to the extent that surgery is . .
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Personal Injury, Litigation Practice
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.79713
