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Bolitho v City and Hackney HA

[1998] AC 232
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year1998
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Doctrinal subject: the standard of care required by medical specialists

Area of Law

Tort

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