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Series: Estates Gazette ; (0222) 1 June 2002, 132(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: "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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3820-25 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 118289-1001 |
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"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.