Three workmen, a father and two sons, were killed by the same accident. The widowed mother and her surviving children sought for compensation in respect of all three deaths. The sons’ wages, together with the father’s, had formed one common fund out of which the household was maintained.
Held that compensation was payable in respect of all three deaths.
Observed that compensation may competently be awarded up to the maximum of pounds 300 although the dependancy be only partial.
Judges:
Lord Chancellor (Loreburn), Lords Macnaghten, Collins, and Shaw
Citations:
[1910] UKHL 881, 47 SLR 881
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Personal Injury, Employment
Updated: 06 April 2022; Ref: scu.619781
