HAWKINS v. NEW MENDIP ENGINEERING LTD.

Abstract

June 27, 1966 Damages — Personal injuries — Future uncertainty — Brain damage — Minor epilepsy controlled by drugs — 50/ 50 chance of major epilepsy developing — Whether £8,000 proper sum — No prognosis until five years after accident — Suitable case for postponement of hearing — R.S.C., Ord.36, r.34; Ord.35b, r.2.

Citation

Willmer, L.J., Winn, L.J. and Scarman, J. (1966), "HAWKINS v. NEW MENDIP ENGINEERING LTD.", Managerial Law, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 226-233. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb059567