Holt v Holroyd Meek Ltd [2002] EWCA Civ 1004 (1 July 2002)

Holt v Holroyd Meek Ltd [2002] EWCA Civ 1004 (1 July 2002)

The judge was entitled to find that the claimant slipped due to a hazardous mixture of diesel and water, the cleaning system was inadequate, and the claimant was not contributorily negligent as he acted under instruction and took reasonable care.

Citation
[2002] EWCA Civ 1004
Parties
Claimant/respondent: Douglas Holt; Defendant/appellant: Holroyd Meek Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 July 2002
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury Appeal / Appeal From County Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Personal Injury, Workplace Safety, Duty of Care, Contributory Negligence
Tort Health and Safety Occupiers Liability Personal Injury Workplace Safety Duty of Care Contributory Negligence

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Parties

Douglas Holt

Claimant/respondent

Holroyd Meek Limited

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Appeal / Appeal From County Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached its duty of care under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 and Workplace Health Safety and Welfare Regulations
  2. 2 Whether the cleaning and inspection system at the defendant's premises was adequate
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was contributorily negligent

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to find that the claimant slipped due to a hazardous mixture of diesel and water, the cleaning system was inadequate, and the claimant was not contributorily negligent as he acted under instruction and took reasonable care.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs subject to detailed assessment if not agreed