Cambridge Water v Eastern Counties Leather: the polluter`s charter?

Lee, R.

Cambridge Water v Eastern Counties Leather: the polluter`s charter? - 1994 - Property Management 12(3) 1994, 29-32(4) .

Discusses and details the 1994 case "Cambridge Water Co Ltd v Eastern Counties Leather plc" and comments on the decision of the House of Lords, which found in favour of the polluter. Considers some implications raised by this case on the scope of environmental damage and liability, and concludes that if damage is reasonably foreseeable then liability is strict.


CAMBRIDGE WATER CO LTD V EASTERN COUNTIES LEATHER PLC
CIVIL LIABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
RYLANDS V FLETCHER