POVEY v. W.E. AND E. JACKSON (A FIRM)

Abstract

March 24, 1970 Damages — Personal injuries — Assessment — Brucellosis — Contracted from drinking infected milk — Depression and psychological inertia in addition to physical symptoms — Award of special damages for loss of earnings too high — Award of general damages for pain and suffering too low — Global award a fair and proper sum — Whether Court of Appeal will interfere — Observations as to proper approach when considering appeals on quantum.

Citation

Davies, E., Widgery, L.J. and Sellers, F. (1970), "POVEY v. W.E. AND E. JACKSON (A FIRM)", Managerial Law, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 942-945. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021847