Chapman v Hearse

106 CLR 112
1961 - 0808A - HCA

Between: Chapman
And: Hearse

Court:
High Court of Australia

Judge: Dixon C.J.; Kitto J.; Taylor J.; Menzies J.; Windeyer J;

Subject References:
Negligence
Duty of care
Injury reasonably foreseeable
Remoteness of damage
Apportionment of liability

Legislative References:
Wrongs Act 1936 (SA) - The Act

Hearing date: MELBOURNE 29 May 1961; 30 May 1961; 31 May 1961;
Judgment date: 8 August 1961;

SYDNEY

ON APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Appeal and cross-appeal dismissed with costs.

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