SIR ROBERT McALPINE & SONS LTD. v. MINIMAX LTD. SAME v. SAME

[1970] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 397

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

Before Mr. Justice Thesiger

Sale of goods - Merchantable quality - Fitness for purpose - Alleged defective safety valve on fire extinguishers - Explosion of extinguishers allegedly causing fire to get out of control - Whether subsequent damage too remote - Liability of suppliers of extinguisher - Sale of Goods Act, 1893, sect. 14. Negligence - Duty of care - Alleged defective safety valve on fire extinguishers - Explosion of extinguishers allegedly causing fire to get out of control - Whether sellers exercised reasonable care in all the circumstances - Whether subsequent damage too remote. Detinue - Exhibits in action - Plaintiffs' exhibits allegedly detained and/or converted by defendants - Whether defendants obtained unfair advantage in action - Whether plaintiffs entitled to damages (including exemplary damages) and delivery of reports on exhibits - Assessment of damages - R.S.C., Order 37. Negligence - Remoteness of damage - Alleged defective safety valve on fire extinguishers - Explosion of extinguishers allegedly putting fire out of control - Whether subsequent damage too remote.