BENNETT v. CHEMICAL CONSTRUCTION (G.B.) LTD.

Abstract

June 10, 1971 Negligence — Burden of proof — Res ipsa loquitur — Whether necessary to plead‐Accident during course of employment — Workman injured by fall of heavy panels — Action against employer — Allegation that workmen moving panels caused or permitted them to fall — No alternative explanation — Applicability of doctrine of res ipsa loquitur — Damages — Agreed continuing annual loss — Dispute as to total sum awarded — Basis of calculation to be disclosed to court.

Citation

Davies, L.J., Davies, E. and Stamp, L.J. (1972), "BENNETT v. CHEMICAL CONSTRUCTION (G.B.) LTD.", Managerial Law, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 4-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb022061