McDOWELL V. F.M.C. (MEAT) LTD. AND ANOTHER

Abstract

April 3, 1968 Occupier's Liability — Common duty of care — High tension cable — Agricultural show — Uninsulated high tension wire crossing show site — Flagpole being erected by exhibitors' employee — Employee electrocuted by pole coming into contact with high tension wire — Whether unusual danger — Whether duty to warn — Necessity for notices on site — Contributory negligence — Experienced employee — Whether insufficient care taken for own safety — Occupiers' Liability Act, 1957 (5 & 6 Eliz.II, c.31), s.2.

Citation

Willmer, L.J., Diplock, L.J. and Davies, E. (1968), "McDOWELL V. F.M.C. (MEAT) LTD. AND ANOTHER", Managerial Law, Vol. 4 No. 5, pp. 456-468. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021542