Central Asbestos Co Ltd v Dodd

[1972] 2 All ER 1135

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Central Asbestos Co Ltd
v. Dodd

Court:

Judges: Lord Reid
Lord Morris of Borth-Y-Gest
Lord Pearson
Lord Simon of Glaisdale
Lord Salmon

Subject References:
Limitation of action
Extension of time limit
Material fact outside knowledge of plaintiff
Lack of knowledge that injuries attributable to negligence, nuisance or breach of duty
Plaintiff knowing that injury resulting from acts and knowing extent of injury
Plaintiff reasonably believing that acts did not afford him grounds for an action at law
Plaintiff not knowing that injuries caused by defendants' wrongful conduct
Plaintiff contracting asbestosis in defendants' employment
Disease caused by defendants' breaches of statutory regulations
Plaintiff receiving disablement benefit in respect of the disease
Works manager informing plaintiff that he could not receive benefit and claim damages against defendants

Legislative References:
Limitation Act 1963 - 1(3); 7(3)

Hearing date: 17, 18, 19, 20 April 1972
Judgment date: 28 June 1972

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Order

Appeal dismissed.