The defendant injured the plaintiff with a scythe in circumstances where the defendant erroneously believed that she was on his land.
Held: the defendant’s conduct was wholly unjustifiable and malicious and awarded andpound;550 for damages including aggravated damages.
Judges:
Havers J
Citations:
[1964] CLY 994
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Richardson v Howie CA 13-Aug-2004
The claimant sought damages for assault. In the course of a tempestuous relationship, she said the respondent had physically assaulted her in Barbados. He was later convicted of soliciting her murder. She sought and was awarded aggravated damages, . .
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Torts – Other, Damages
Updated: 09 May 2022; Ref: scu.200252