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Hammersmith Railway Co. v. Brand
(1869) LR 4 HL 171
(1869) LR 4 HL 171 · House of Lords (UK)
- Court
- House of Lords (UK)
- Year
- 1869
- Subjects
- Law of Torts
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Statutory authorisation for a general activity does not provide blanket immunity for every aspect of how that activity is conducted, particularly regarding matters within the defendant's genuine discretion.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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(1869) LR 4 HL 171
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