10 Questions
What was the claimant doing when they were seriously injured?
Riding in the pillion of a motorcycle
Who admitted liability in the negligence action?
The defendant
What was the defendant disputing in the negligence action?
Which damages were recoverable
What did the claimant argue should be recoverable?
Both the hospital travel expenses and the value of the caring services
What did the defendant argue about the rule of recoverable damages?
It should be different when services are provided by the defendant themselves
What did the House of Lords hold in favour of?
The defendant
What can a claimant recover according to the case?
The value of services provided by a third party
What is the case authority for?
A claimant can recover the value of third-party services voluntarily and gratuitously rendered to them
Why can a claimant not recover the value of the caring services provided by the defendant?
Because the services were provided by the defendant themselves
What is true about the costs incurred by the defendant visiting or looking after the claimant?
The claimant cannot recover these costs
Test your knowledge of the Hunt v Severs case, where a motorcyclist's negligence led to serious injury. Learn about the key aspects of the case, including liability and damages disputes.
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