GRIFFITHS v. TAYLOR
[1974] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 420
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Denning, M.R.1, Lord Justice Cairns and Lord Justice Stephenson
Negligence - Saucepan containing oil placed by defendant on stove set at "low" - Defendant leaving house for short time - Saucepan catching fire - Plaintiff, thinking there was immediate danger, seized saucepan - Oil spilled from saucepan onto floor - Plaintiff slipping and suffering burns - Whether defendant neglient.