What did the Lords decide in McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others [1983]? House of Lords' Judgement. Tort

Описание: In this video I discuss the House of Lords' case of McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others [1983]. The video includes a description of the facts of the case, the decision reached at first instance, in the Court of Appeal and in the House of Lords.
The arguments the appellant and the respondents submitted to the House of Lords are also outlined. Following this, the decision reached by the House of Lords is explained. Finally, each of their Lordship's opinions- Lord Wilberforce, Lord Edmund-Davies, Lord Scarman, Lord Russell of Killowen and Lord Bridge of Harwich-is summarised.

Cases mentioned in the video include the following:
Hambrook v Stokes Brothers [1925]
Chadwick v British Railways Board [1967]
Bourhill v Young [1943]

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and facts of McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others [1983].
00:46 Why did Mrs. McLoughlin's case fail at first instance?
04:14 What happened in McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others in the Court of Appeal?
07:45 What arguments did the appellant and respondents submit to the House of Lords in McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others [1983]?
14:57 Did the Lords allow Mrs. McLoughlin's appeal in the House of Lords?
16:13 What was Lord Wilberforce's opinion in the House of Lords' decision in McLoughlin v O'Brian?
17:18 What was Lord Edmund-Davies' opinion in the House of Lords' judgement in McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others [1983]?
18:21 What was Lord Scarman's opinion in the House of Lords' judgement in McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others [1983]?
18:47 What was Lord Russell of Killowen's opinion in the House of Lords' judgement in McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others [1983]?
19:25 What was Lord Bridge of Harwich's opinion in the House of Lords' judgement in McLoughlin v O'Brian and Others [1983]?

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