Wednesday 1 Jan, 2012
In the last issue of SMIB we offered you a pick-n-mix of eight
short articles; this time we have a slightly heavier meal of five
more complex cases. We are sure, however, that you will find much
to savour.
In Woodland v Swimming Teachers Association, the court
was asked to determine the extent of a school's duty of care to its
pupils. Sutton v Syston Rugby Football Club concerned
liability following an accident during a game of rugby. A pre-match
pitch inspection should have taken place and did not - but was this
the cause of the accident?
In Greenlees v Allianz Insurance plc, liability was not
in question.However, the pursuer had entered into a credit hire
agreement for a new car and incurred costs as a result; the court
was asked to determine whether he had failed to mitigate these and
how much should be paid to him in damages.
We also have some thoughts on the recent report on streamlining
health and safety legislation. Enjoy this issue of SMIB - and may I
also wish you a very happy and prosperous 2012.
Graeme Watson
E graeme.watson@simpmar.com
T 0131 525 8562
