References: [1984] 2 Ll LR 499, Times 03-May-1984, [1984] CLY 2340
Coram: Webster J
Ratio:The defendant offered a professional skill, but held itself out as offering such skills to a higher degree than normal. The plaintiff sought to hold it to the high standard proclaimed.
Held: The standard of care remained that of the ordinary and competent practitioner, and not the standard vaunted.
This case is cited by:
- Cited – Zurich Insurance Plc UK Branch -v- International Energy Group Ltd SC (Bailii, [2015] UKSC 33, [2015] Lloyd’s Rep IR 598, [2015] WLR(D) 233, [2015] 2 WLR 1471, [2016] AC 509, Bailii Summary, WLRD , UKSC 2013/0057, SC, SC Summary, SC Summary Video)
A claim had been made for mesothelioma following exposure to asbestos, but the claim arose in Guernsey. Acknowledging the acute difficultis particular to the evidence in such cases, the House of Lords, in Fairchild. had introduced the Special Rule . .
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