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Bybrook Barn Garden Centre Ltd and Others v Kent County Council: CA 8 Jan 2001

A culvert had been constructed taking a stream underneath the road. At the time when it came into the ownership of the local authority, it was adequate for this purpose. Later developments increased the flow, and the culvert came to become an obstruction leading to the claimant’s property being flooded. It was checked regularly, but … Continue reading Bybrook Barn Garden Centre Ltd and Others v Kent County Council: CA 8 Jan 2001

Jones v Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council: CA 15 Jul 2008

The claimant, a fireman, sought damages for injuries suffered when he was injured answering a call out. He fell into a depressed area by the road side as he was pulling away a burning wooden pallet. Held: The appeal was dismissed. The court overturned a finding of dangerousness. Laws LJ stressed that the statutory highway … Continue reading Jones v Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council: CA 15 Jul 2008

Mills v Barnsley Borough Council: CA 1992

The court considered the extent of defect in a highway needed to found a claim that it was dangerous. It emphasised that the duty must not be made too high, balancing the public need against the private interest.Steyn LJ said: ‘For my part I find it a sterile exercise to make a comparison between the … Continue reading Mills v Barnsley Borough Council: CA 1992

Vernon Knight Associates v Cornwall Council: CA 30 Jul 2013

Appeal by Cornwall County Council against a decision that it is liable for damage caused by floodwater escaping from one of the roads in the county. Lord Dyson MR, Jackson LJ, Sir Stanley Burnton [2013] EWCA Civ 950, [2013] WLR(D) 329 Bailii, WLRD Highways Act 1980 41(1) 58(1) England and Wales Land, Torts – Other … Continue reading Vernon Knight Associates v Cornwall Council: CA 30 Jul 2013