The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1994] 2 AC 45
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
RACZ APPELLANT AND HOME OFFICE RESPONDENT
1993 Nov. 10,
11;
Dec. 16
Dec. 16
Lord Templeman, Lord Goff of Chieveley, Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle, Lord Browne-Wilkinson and Lord Mustill
Tort
— Cause of action
— Misfeasance in public office
— Vicarious liability
— Prison officers
— Liability of Home Office for officers' wrongful acts
Practice
— Jury
— Right to jury
— Misfeasance in public office
— Claim for exemplary damages
— Whether discretion to be exercised in favour of trial by jury
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Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54), s. 69(1)(3)
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