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Public procurement [2020] NIQB 51

F P McCann Ltd v Department for Regional Development

F P McCann Ltd v Department for Regional Development [2020] NIQB 51 (26 June 2020)

The High Court of Northern Ireland quantified damages in a procurement dispute by treating the claim as loss of chance, awarding 50% of the assessed loss plus certain collateral heads.

  • Loss of chance
  • Assessment of damages
  • Breach of public contracts regulations
  • Quantum of damages
  • Interest on damages
  • Public-procurement
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Tort law [2016] NIQB 63

Cooper v Byford & Anor (No 2)

Cooper v Byford & Anor (No 2) [2016] NIQB 63 (28 June 2016)

The court assessed financial loss after a road accident, fixing past and future loss of earnings, pension loss, interest, and costs, while taking account of exaggeration.

  • Damages assessment
  • Loss of earnings
  • Pension loss
  • Interest on damages
  • Costs consequences of exaggeration
  • Personal-injury
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Civil procedure [2014] NIQB 51

The Law Society of Northern Ireland v The Governor and The Company of The Bank of Ireland

The Law Society of Northern Ireland v The Governor and The Company of The Bank of Ireland [2014] NIQB 51 (6 March 2014)

After liability was decided, the court refused the defendant leave to add a limitation defence. It then awarded interest on agreed damages at 5% from 1 January 2008.

  • Amendment of pleadings
  • Limitation of actions
  • Interest on damages
  • Amendment-of-pleadings
  • Limitation-of-actions
  • Interest-on-damages
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Tort [2012] NIQB 9

Kane v Harland and Wolff Plc

Kane v Harland and Wolff Plc [2012] NIQB 9 (28 February 2012)

The court assessed quantum for a crush injury to the plaintiff’s right arm, awarding general damages, past and future loss, and reducing interest for delay.

  • Assessment of damages
  • Loss of earnings
  • Interest on damages
  • Delay in proceedings
  • Personal-injury
  • Assessment-of-damages
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Contract law [2010] NIQB 36

Peoples v Kyle (t/a Kyle Construction)

Peoples v Kyle (t/a Kyle Construction) [2010] NIQB 36 (12 March 2010)

Undefended building-dispute judgment finding fundamental breach of contract, with damages for sums paid, demolition costs, and interest awarded to the plaintiff.

  • Breach of contract
  • Implied terms
  • Damages
  • Interest on damages
  • Breach-of-contract
  • Building-contracts
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Tort [2009] NICA 48

Wilson v Gilroy & Anor

Wilson v Gilroy & Anor [2009] NICA 48 (13 October 2009)

Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland upheld the general damages award for psychiatric injury but increased future financial loss and awarded interest.

  • Assessment of damages
  • Psychiatric injury
  • Interest on damages
  • Future loss calculation
  • Psychiatric-injury
  • Damages-assessment
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Tort law [2009] NIQB 37

McQuillan v Department for Regional Development

McQuillan v Department for Regional Development [2009] NIQB 37 (02 April 2009)

After a trial on liability, the High Court assessed damages for a plaintiff’s physical and psychological injuries and awarded £85,000 plus interest and costs.

  • Assessment of damages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of amenity
  • Psychological injury
  • Interest on damages
  • Assessment-of-damages
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Tort [2008] NICA 23

Wilson v Gilroy & Anor

Wilson v Gilroy & Anor [2008] NICA 23 (7 May 2008)

The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland upheld a ÂŁ150,000 damages award for serious road-traffic injuries, including psychiatric harm, and confirmed interest at 2% from issue of proceedings.

  • Assessment of damages
  • Psychiatric injury
  • Interest on damages
  • Guidelines for damages
  • Appellate review of damages
  • Assessment-of-damages
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Tort law

Hamilton v Anderson (2002) NIQB 57 (16 August 2002)

Damages assessment after a road traffic accident, including general damages, Smith v Manchester-type loss, and repayment of placement funds.

  • Assessment of damages
  • Loss of amenity
  • Handicap on labour market
  • Interest on damages
  • Personal-injury
  • Assessment-of-damages
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Professional negligence [2002] NICA 7

MacMahon & Anor v Hamilton & Ors

MacMahon & Anor v Hamilton & Ors [2002] NICA 7 (25 January 2002)

Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland reduced damages in a solicitor negligence case, disallowing recovery of mortgage capital and compound interest.

  • Measure of damages
  • Solicitor negligence
  • Causation
  • Interest on damages
  • Professional-negligence
  • Measure-of-damages
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