HAYGARTH v. GRAYSON, ROLLO & CLOVER DOCKS, LTD.

[1951] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 49

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Cohen, Lord Justice Asquith and Lord Justice Birkett.

Damages - Assessment - Appeal against quantum-Power of Court of Appeal to interfere - Personal injuries sustained by plaintiff lorry driver when delivering stores to ship under repair in dock-Plaintiff struck by piece of metal falling from ship- Eyesight affected-Liability admitted by defendant repairers-Award of £3000 general damages by Pritchard, J. -Appeal by defendants on ground that award was excessive-Consideration of medical evidence-Whether misinterpreted by learned Judge-Factors to be taken into account in assessing general damages.