Abdullah & Ors v Yusuf
The defendant's defence is struck out for failure to comply with court orders. The claimants are entitled to bereavement damages of £10,000 under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. There is insufficient evidence for loss of dependency, and aggravated/exemplary damages are not available. Costs are summarily assessed at £20,000, less £5,000 already paid.
- Parties
- Claimant: Zahra Abdullah and four children; Defendant: Abdullahi Yusuf
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 14 March 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment After Default and Assessment of Damages
- Outcome
- judgment for claimants
- Legal Topics
- Bereavement Damages, Loss of Dependency, Aggravated Damages, Exemplary Damages, Costs
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Parties
Zahra Abdullah and four children
Claimant
Abdullahi Yusuf
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Default and Assessment of Damages
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the defendant is liable for the death of Ahmed Mahmood under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976
- 2 Whether the claimants are entitled to bereavement damages, loss of dependency, aggravated or exemplary damages
- 3 Assessment of costs
Ratio Decidendi
The defendant's defence is struck out for failure to comply with court orders. The claimants are entitled to bereavement damages of £10,000 under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. There is insufficient evidence for loss of dependency, and aggravated/exemplary damages are not available. Costs are summarily assessed at £20,000, less £5,000 already paid.
Court Disposition
judgment for claimants
Orders
- Defence struck out
- Judgment for claimants for bereavement damages of £10,000
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