Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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FERGUSON v. DAWSON & PARTNERS (CONTRACTORS) LTD.

[1976] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 143

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISIONLEEDS CROWN COURT

Before Mr. Justice Boreham

Muster and servant - General labourer employed to remove scaffolding boards from roof - Both parties regarding him as "self employed" - Whether master and servant relationship existed - Whether roof a "working place" - Whether contributory negligence established - Whether Construction (Working Places) Regulations 1966, reg. 28 (1) applied. Damages - Personal injuries - Quantum - Injury suffered by general labourer to ankles, legs, left wrist and pelvis - No prospect of employment.

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