Haynes v Qualcast (Wolverhampton) Ltd

Subject Matter

NEGLIGENCE — Safe system of work — General precautions — Metal moulding — Protective clothing available for workman — No orders or advice to wear it — Workman injured — Employers' liability.

[1958] 1 WLR 225; [1958] 1 All ER 441, CA

[1959] AC 743; [1959] 2 WLR 510; [1959] 2 All ER 38, HL(E)

CAUSATION — Negligence — Contributory negligence.

[1958] 1 WLR 225; [1958] 1 All ER 441, CA

JUDICIAL PRECEDENT — Question of fact — Jury question — Decision of judge on it not a precedent. — Fact or Law — Negligence — Standard of care — Always a question of fact. Law Report — Reporting of decisions — No principle of law — Standard of care issue in action for negligence

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