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Utilities - From: 1993 To: 1993
This page lists 1 cases, and was prepared on 02 April 2018.
National Rivers Authority v Yorkshire Water Services Ltd Times, 24 November 1993; Independent, 19 November 1993
19 Nov 1993
QBD
Environment, Utilities
'Causing' is a question of fact- does not import knowledge or negligence. A water authority could be liable for pollution caused to water even if it was caused by an unknown third party.
Water Act 1989 107(1)(a)
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