Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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CHAPLIN v. BOYS

[1969] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 487

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Hodson, Lord Guest, Lord Donovan, Lord Wilberforce and Lord Pearson

Conflict of laws-Tort-Choice of law- Personal injury action between British residents in respect of tort committed abroad-Heads of damage-Damages for pain and suffering not recoverable under lex loci delicti-Whether English law or foreign law applicable-Consideration of rule in Phillips v. Eyre and "proper law of tort" doctrine.

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