The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1972] AC 877
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
BRITISH RAILWAYS BOARD APPELLANTS AND HERRINGTON RESPONDENT
[On appeal from HERRINGTON v. BRITISH RAILWAYS BOARD]
1971 Nov. 9,
10,
11,
15,
16,
17,
22
1972 Feb. 16
1972 Feb. 16
Lord Reid, Lord Morris of Borth-y-Gest, Lord Wilberforce, Lord Pearson and Lord Diplock
Occupier's Liability
— Child, to
— Trespasser
— Railway
— Fence in dilapidated condition to knowledge of stationmaster
— Trespassing child injured on live rail
— Occupier's duty of humanity to trespasser
— Whether general duty of care