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McGhee v National Coal Board

[1972] UKHL 7
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year1972
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Doctrinal subject: the likelihood of injury then the subsequent injury will be said to have been caused by the breach

Area of Law

Tort

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