Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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GUILFOYLE v. PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY.

(1931) 41 Ll L Rep 50

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Humphreys and a Common Jury.

Nuisance - Liability of public authority (Port of London Authority) - Duty to repair and maintain swing bridge (Connaught Road Bridge) connecting two public highways - Nonfeasance - Accident to plaintiff through disrepair of bridge - Damages awarded by jury - "The swing bridge shall be kept [available for public use] except when required to be opened for dock traffic"- Port of London (Consolidation) Act, 1920, Sects. 378, 380 -

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