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Murphy v Milton Keynes Parks Trust Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 2917 (QB)
Summary The Claimant slipped and fell as she walked across a shop forecourt. A claim was brought under section 2 of the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 and section 41 of the Highways Act 1980, against the First and Second Defendants respectively. Liability was denied. At trial, the Claimant changed her account of where she fell, […]
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Serving Claims out of the Jurisdiction: FS Cairo (Nile Plaza) LLC v Lady Brownlie [2021] UKSC 45
An overview This recent Supreme Court judgment has significant implications for all practitioners seeking to navigate issues relating to (i) service overseas, (ii) jurisdiction, and (iii) broader questions of the application and pleading of foreign law. The Supreme Court has provided much needed clarity for the test in relation to serving claims out of the […]
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Moreira v (1) Moran (2) Dunne (3) Prolakeballs Ltd [2021] EWHC 1800 (QB)
The case of Moreira v Moran serves as a reminder to builders and contractors that no matter how small their operation, the onus remains to undertake worthwhile risk assessments in order to establish safe systems of work. The judgment also explores the possibility of an occupier being liable where a contractor fails to do so […]
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Thorley v Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 2604 (QB)
Summary The Claimant had atrial fibrillation for which he was prescribed warfarin. Following a coronary angiogram, the Claimant had an ischaemic stroke. This left him physically and cognitively disabled. The Claimant brought a negligence claim against the Defendant Trust. He alleged that the Trust had caused or, in the alternative, materially contributed to his stroke […]
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A Question of Whether or Not to Question – Is Cross-examination of an Expert Required?
On 7 October 2021, the Court of Appeal handed down their eagerly anticipated judgment in Griffiths v TUI (UK) Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1442 (CA). Kamran Khan reviews the decision which is of particular interest to travel law practitioners who deal with food poisoning claims, but also of wider importance as questions about the treatment […]
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Farrar’s Welcomes Samuel Irving as one of its Newest Tenants
We are very pleased to welcome Samuel Irving as a member of chambers, following his successful completion of pupillage with us this year. Samuel has appeared in court regularly – both remotely and in person – in a variety of claims including road traffic accidents, credit hire and personal injury trials and applications. He also […]
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Farrar’s Welcomes Sorcha Dervin as one of its Newest Tenants
We are very pleased to welcome Sorcha Dervin as a member of chambers, following her successful completion of pupillage with us this year. Sorcha has appeared in court regularly – both remotely and in person – in a variety of claims including road traffic accidents, credit hire and personal injury trials and applications. She is […]
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Personal Injury Awards: FINALISTS
We are proud to announce that we have been recognised by the Personal Injury Awards 2021 as finalists in two categories: Barristers’ Chambers of the Year Marketing Campaign of the Year Congratulations to the wonderful team at Farrar’s Building for all their hard work and dedication.
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