Sandra Zanatta v Metroline Travel Limited

Sandra Zanatta v Metroline Travel Limited

The trial judge did not err in his findings of fact or in the application of the legal standard for negligence. The judge was entitled to find that the bus driver acted as a reasonable driver would in the circumstances, did not perceive the claimant as a hazard until it was too late to avoid the collision, and took reasonable precautionary measures. There was no procedural irregularity or misapplication of the law. The appeal was dismissed as the findings were supported by the evidence and the correct legal principles were applied.

Parties
Appellant/claimant: Sandra Zanatta; Respondent/defendant: Metroline Travel Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment on Liability
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Negligence, Duty of Care, Standard of Care, Contributory Negligence, Road Traffic Accidents
Tort Law Personal Injury Negligence Duty of Care Standard of Care Contributory Negligence Road Traffic Accidents

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Parties

Sandra Zanatta

Appellant/claimant

Metroline Travel Limited

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment on Liability

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the bus driver breached the duty of care owed to the claimant as a pedestrian
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in fact-finding regarding the circumstances of the collision
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge applied the correct legal standard for negligence and anticipation by a professional driver

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge did not err in his findings of fact or in the application of the legal standard for negligence. The judge was entitled to find that the bus driver acted as a reasonable driver would in the circumstances, did not perceive the claimant as a hazard until it was too late to avoid the collision, and took reasonable precautionary measures. There was no procedural irregularity or misapplication of the law. The appeal was dismissed as the findings were supported by the evidence and the correct legal principles were applied.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; High Court judgment upheld.