The first claimant succeeded in claiming damages against the first and second defendants. He had been a professional footballer injured in a negligent tackle by the first defendant. The tackle was outside the range acceptable within the sport. The decision of the judge at first instance had been an assessment of the facts. As such it was not for re-opening by the Court of Appeal.
Citations:
[1999] EWHC Admin 341
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Personal Injury, Negligence
Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.139605
