Sahib Foods v Sands [2003] EWCA Civ 1920 (19 December 2003)

Sahib Foods v Sands [2003] EWCA Civ 1920 (19 December 2003)

The appeal on liability is dismissed, confirming the defendant/appellant's liability. The appeal on contributory negligence is allowed, reducing the claimant/respondent's recoverable damages to one-third. Costs are reserved with liberty to apply. Permission to appeal to the House of Lords is refused as the case does not raise a point of general importance.

Citation
[2003] EWCA Civ 1920
Parties
Claimant/respondent: Sahib Foods (In Liquidation); Defendant/appellant: Paskin Kyriakides Sands
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 December 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Costs and Disposition After Appeal
Outcome
Appeal on liability dismissed; appeal on contributory negligence allowed; damages reduced to one-third; costs reserved; permission to appeal to House of Lords refused.
Legal Topics
Liability, Contributory Negligence, Damages, Costs, Appeal Procedure
Civil Procedure Tort Construction Law Liability Contributory Negligence Damages Costs Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Sahib Foods (In Liquidation)

Claimant/respondent

Paskin Kyriakides Sands

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Costs and Disposition After Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant/appellant is liable for damages arising from the spread of fire
  2. 2 Whether contributory negligence reduces the claimant/respondent's recoverable damages
  3. 3 Appropriate order as to costs

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal on liability is dismissed, confirming the defendant/appellant's liability. The appeal on contributory negligence is allowed, reducing the claimant/respondent's recoverable damages to one-third. Costs are reserved with liberty to apply. Permission to appeal to the House of Lords is refused as the case does not raise a point of general importance.

Court Disposition

Appeal on liability dismissed; appeal on contributory negligence allowed; damages reduced to one-third; costs reserved; permission to appeal to House of Lords refused.

Orders

  • Appeal on liability dismissed
  • Appeal on contributory negligence allowed