Read the full judgment text of HCPI 000536/1995 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 12 March 1997.
1. On 8th August 1992, the Plaintiff and the Defendant attended a barbecue with other colleagues. The Defendant attempted to light the barbecue by throwing methylated spirits to burning or smouldering pieces of paper and coal. As a result there was an explosion which set alight the clothing of the Plaintiff. She was engulfed in flame and suffered severe burns. Interlocutory judgment was entered and this is an assessment of the Plaintiff's loss and damages.