Forgie v Henderson: 1818

The pursuer was assaulted by the defender. During part of his resulting illness he received an allowance from a friendly society.
Held: In charging the jury, the Lord Chief said ‘I do not think that you can deduct the allowance from the Society, as that is of the nature of an insurance, and is a return of money paid’

Judges:

Lord Chief Commissioner Adam

Citations:

(1818) 1 Murray 413

Jurisdiction:

Scotland

Cited by:

CitedParry v Cleaver HL 5-Feb-1969
PI Damages not Reduced for Own Pension
The plaintiff policeman was disabled by the negligence of the defendant and received a disablement pension. Part had been contributed by himself and part by his employer.
Held: The plaintiff’s appeal succeeded. Damages for personal injury were . .
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Damages

Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.181850