Adams & Anor v Scottish and Southern Energy Plc & Anor [2008] EWHC 1926 (TCC) (22 July 2008)

Adams & Anor v Scottish and Southern Energy Plc & Anor [2008] EWHC 1926 (TCC) (22 July 2008)

The cable was installed safely and in accordance with good practice by the First Defendant; subsequent re-routing and cutting of the facia board by others caused the fire. No breach of duty or foreseeability of harm by either Defendant. Defendants not liable.

Citation
[2008] EWHC 1926 (TCC)
Parties
Claimant: Graham Adams; Claimant: Susan Adams; First Defendant: Scottish and Southern Energy PLC; Second Defendant: J Riddell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed; Defendants not liable.
Legal Topics
Electrical Installation Liability, Fire Causation, Consumer Protection, Negligence, Building Works
Contract Tort Statutory Duty Electrical Installation Liability Fire Causation Consumer Protection Negligence Building Works

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Parties

Graham Adams

Claimant

Susan Adams

Claimant

Scottish and Southern Energy PLC

First Defendant

J Riddell

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the First Defendant was liable for defective installation of electrical supply cable and cut-out unit
  2. 2 Whether the Second Defendant was liable for damage caused by bullocks
  3. 3 Whether statutory duties under relevant regulations were breached

Ratio Decidendi

The cable was installed safely and in accordance with good practice by the First Defendant; subsequent re-routing and cutting of the facia board by others caused the fire. No breach of duty or foreseeability of harm by either Defendant. Defendants not liable.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed; Defendants not liable.

Orders

  • Claimants to pay costs of each Defendant on a standard basis.
  • Judgment to be transcribed and provided to parties at public expense.