Letang v Cooper

Subject Matter

LIMITATION OF ACTION — Trespass to the person — Personal injuries — Facts also giving rise to cause of action in negligence — Action in negligence statute-barred — Whether trespass to the person “breach of duty” — Whether period of limitation six years or three — Limitation Act, 1939, s 2 (1) — Law Reform (Limitation of Actions, etc) Act, 1954, s 2 (1)

[1965] 1 QB 232; [1964] 3 WLR 573; [1964] 2 All ER 929; [1964] 2 Lloyd's Rep 339, CA

STATUTE — Construction — Mischief aimed at — Whether legitimate to look at report of committee preceding legislation

[1965] 1 QB 232; [1964] 3 WLR 573; [1964] 2 All ER 929; [1964] 2 Lloyd's Rep 339, CA

TRESPASS — Involuntary — Unintentional act — Trespass to the person — Sunbather run over by motor car — Whether cause of action in trespass or negligence — Whether actual damage necessary ingredient — Whether “breach of duty” on part of driver — Limitation of action

[1964] 2 QB 53; [1964] 2 WLR 642; [1964] 1 All ER 669; [1964] 1 Lloyd's Rep 188, QBD

[1965] 1 QB 232; [1964] 3 WLR 573; [1964] 2 All ER 929; [1964] 2 Lloyd's Rep 339, CA

Appellate History

Commentary

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Tort - Personal injuries claims 10.12