BURNS v. EDMAN
[1970] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 137
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION
Before Mr. Justice Crichton
Damages - Fatal accident - Whether deceased supporting family by proceeds of criminal offences - Whether claim for damages maintainable under Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1934, and Fatal Accidents Acts, 1846 to 1959-"Ex turpi causa non oritur actio"-Assessment of damages for loss of expectation of life of criminal.