LAGDEN v O’CONNOR [2003] UKHL 64

[2004] Lloyd's Rep IR 315

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Nicholls of Birkenhead, Lord Slynn of Hadley, Lord Hope of Craighead, Lord Scott of Foscote and Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe

Insurance (motor) - Damages - Credit hire - Motor vehicle accident - Claimant’s vehicle damaged - Claimant entering into credit hire agreement to obtain replacement vehicle pending repairs - Whether costs of credit hire agreement recoverable from negligent defendant driver.