DAVIES v. THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF TENBY

[1974] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 469

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Megaw and Lord Justice Scarman

Negligence - Plaintiff diving from high diving board erected by defendants - Plaintiff's neck broken - Whether water shallow - Whether plaintiff dived off side of board - Whether mountings of board loose - Whether defendants liable - Whether plaintiff guilty of contributory negligence. Damages - Personal injury - Quadriplegic - Whether damages in respect of nursing services recoverable - Whether damages in respect of loss of earnings in respect of years by which life span shortened recoverable. Procedure - Right of Court of Appeal to review trial Judge's finding of fact.