Murphy v Stone-Wallwork (Charlton) Ltd

Subject Matter

COURT OF APPEAL — Damages — Appeal on quantum — Assessment on wrong basis — Change of circumstances — Admission of fresh evidence — Increase

[1969] 1 WLR 1023

EVIDENCE — Fresh evidence — Damages — Personal injury — Assessment of damages on basis of continued employment by defendants — Plaintiff's dismissal after assessment by Court of Appeal — No mala fides — Admission of fresh evidence by House of Lords — Assessment re-opened

[1969] 1 WLR 1023

HOUSE OF LORDS — Appeal — Quantum of damages — Assessment by Court of Appeal — Subsequent change of circumstances — Case re-opened — Fresh evidence

[1969] 1 WLR 1023