Legal case round-up
Series: Property Week ; 67(16) 26 April 2002, 25-26(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: CA 22 February 2002. Reviews 'Dunnet v Railtrack PLC' [2002] Claimant had three horses killed when they strayed onto railway line, when gate leading from their field leading to accommodate crossing land was left open. Judge decided defendant should not be awarded costs, regardless of its success, because it had refused to participate in dispute resolution, due to defendants' confidence on winning case. Warned that rejection of dispute resolution on cost grounds was unwise approach. Claimant lost, and appeal was dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | 1 | Available | 118599-1001 |
CA 22 February 2002. Reviews 'Dunnet v Railtrack PLC' [2002] Claimant had three horses killed when they strayed onto railway line, when gate leading from their field leading to accommodate crossing land was left open. Judge decided defendant should not be awarded costs, regardless of its success, because it had refused to participate in dispute resolution, due to defendants' confidence on winning case. Warned that rejection of dispute resolution on cost grounds was unwise approach. Claimant lost, and appeal was dismissed.