Good v Seddon [1967] JJ 769 (21 June 1967)

Good v Seddon [1967] JJ 769 (21 June 1967)

The supplier and contractor are jointly liable for lack of safety where the safety of supplied equipment can only be ascertained by practical test and such test is not performed.

Citation
[1967] JJ 769
Parties
Plaintiff: Good; Defendant: Seddon
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 June 1967
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Supplier and contractor held jointly liable for lack of safety.
Legal Topics
Workplace Safety, Duty of Care, Liability of Supplier, Safe System of Work
Employment Law Tort Law Workplace Safety Duty of Care Liability of Supplier Safe System of Work

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Parties

Good

Plaintiff

Seddon

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the supplier of a crane to a building contractor owes a duty to ensure the crane is safe for use
  2. 2 Whether safety can only be ascertained by practical test
  3. 3 Whether supplier and contractor are jointly liable for lack of safety

Ratio Decidendi

The supplier and contractor are jointly liable for lack of safety where the safety of supplied equipment can only be ascertained by practical test and such test is not performed.

Court Disposition

Supplier and contractor held jointly liable for lack of safety.