Headford v Bristol & District Health Authority

(1995) 6 Med LR 01

COURT OF APPEAL

Lord Justice STEYN, Lord Justice ROSE, and Sir Ralph GIBSON

Limitation — Disability — Abuse of process — Court's inherent jurisdiction — Delay of 28 years before initiation of proceedings — Plaintiff throughout under disability — Delay due to failure to act by those caring for plaintiff — Defendant prejudiced by unavailability of evidence, change in medical practice and change in insurance arrangements