Reviewed case brief
Davies v. Swan Motor Co.
[1949] 2 KB 291
[1949] 2 KB 291 · Court of Appeal (England)
- Court
- Court of Appeal (England)
- Year
- 1949
- Subjects
- Law of Torts
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Courts weigh both the relative causal potency and the relative blameworthiness of each party's conduct in determining the appropriate proportionate reduction for contributory negligence.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
[1949] 2 KB 291
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