Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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SLATER v. HUGHES AND JONES. JONES (THIRD PARTY) SLATER v. HUGHES AND JONES. SLATER AND JONES (THIRD PARTIES)

[1971] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 375

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Davies Lord Justice Phillimore and Lord Justice Stephenson

Interest - Damages for personal injuries - Date from which interest should run against co-defendant/third party - Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1934, sect. 3 (1) - Administration of Justice Act, 1969, sect. 22. Damages - Assessment - Personal injuries - Head injuries - Diplopia and headaches; breathlessness (improved by post-trial tracheotomy) - Whether general damages of £8000 (for pain and suffering) too high. Negligence - Apportionment of liability - Stationary unlit car - Oncoming car swerved to off side and involved in head-on collision - Apportionment between car owners.

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