The court held that the double actionability test could be relaxed to the extent that it was sufficient if the act was wrongful in the country where it was committed, even though any damage would not have been actionable in civil proceedings there.
[1897] 2 QB 231
England and Wales
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Cited – Harding v Wealands HL 5-Jul-2006
Claim in UK for Accident in Australia
The claimant had been a passenger in a car driven by his now partner. They had an accident in New South Wales. The car was insured in Australia. He sought leave to sue in England and Wales because Australian law would limit the damages.
Held: . .
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Updated: 26 March 2021; Ref: scu.242986