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Paris v Stepney BC

[1950] UKHL 3
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year1950
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Doctrinal subject: appeal it was decided that Stepney Borough Council was aware of his special circumstances and failed in their duty of care to give him protective goggles

Area of Law

General case law

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