Brown v Collas & Le Sueur (Electrical Contractors) Ltd and Higgs & Hill Ltd [1992] JRC 112 (30 June 1992)

The court found that the defendants breached their duty of care, causing loss to the plaintiff, and awarded damages accordingly.

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Citation: [1992] JRC 112
Parties: Plaintiff: Brown; Defendant: Collas & Le Sueur (Electrical Contractors) Ltd; Defendant: Higgs & Hill Ltd
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 30 June 1992
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics: Negligence, Liability, Damages

Tort Contract Negligence Liability Damages

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Parties

Brown

Plaintiff

Collas & Le Sueur (Electrical Contractors) Ltd

Defendant

Higgs & Hill Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendants were negligent in the execution of electrical works
2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages for losses incurred

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defendants breached their duty of care, causing loss to the plaintiff, and awarded damages accordingly.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff

Orders

Defendants to pay damages to plaintiff

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