What lies beneath
What lies beneath
- 2002
- Estates Gazette (0222) 1 June 2002, 132(1) .
"Tomlinson v Congleton BC" [2002] 12 EG(CS) 136 has awakened fears that landowners must act on dangers inherent on their property. Following a decision where, a swimmer in a lake was paralysed after an accident, and on appeal, the judge held the swimmer two thirds responsible, on the ground of contributory negligence, but liability by the defendant local authority was not ruled out.
TRESPASSERS
DUTY OF CARE
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
OCCUPIERS
OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT 1984
TOMLINSON V CONGLETON BC
"Tomlinson v Congleton BC" [2002] 12 EG(CS) 136 has awakened fears that landowners must act on dangers inherent on their property. Following a decision where, a swimmer in a lake was paralysed after an accident, and on appeal, the judge held the swimmer two thirds responsible, on the ground of contributory negligence, but liability by the defendant local authority was not ruled out.
TRESPASSERS
DUTY OF CARE
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
OCCUPIERS
OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT 1984
TOMLINSON V CONGLETON BC