Hastie v Magistrates of Edinburgh: 1907

There are certain risks against which the law, in accordance with the dictates of common sense, does not give protection – such risks are ‘just one of the results of the world as we find it’.

Judges:

Lord President

Citations:

1907 SC 1102

Jurisdiction:

Scotland

Cited by:

CitedTomlinson v Congleton Borough Council and others HL 31-Jul-2003
The claimant dived into a lake, severely injuring himself. The council appealed liability, arguing that it owed him no duty of care under the Act since he was a trespasser. It had placed warning signs to deter swimmers.
Held: The council’s . .
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Negligence

Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.185819