Donogue v Stevenson [1932] A.C. 562. Facts of the Case Mrs Donoghue’s acquaintance bought her a ginger beer from Paisley’s Wellmeadow Café on August 26, 1928. She only drank approximately half of the bottle, which was made of black opaque glass, before pouring the rest into a tumbler. The decomposing remnants of a snail floated… Continue reading Negligence under Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis
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Hadley vs. Baxendale : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Hadley v Baxendale[1] is a landmark English caselaw that determines the consequences of loss to one party caused by the negligence of the opposite party in special circumstances. Facts Hadley’s corn millwork came to a halt when his crankshaft broke, and he had to wait for it to be replaced. He had to ship the… Continue reading Hadley vs. Baxendale : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis