Reviewed case brief
Vaughan v. Taff Vale Railway Co.
(1860) 5 H&N 679
(1860) 5 H&N 679 · Court of Exchequer (England)
- Court
- Court of Exchequer (England)
- Year
- 1860
- Subjects
- Law of Torts
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Where harm results from the inevitable, inherent consequence of properly conducting a statutorily authorised activity, without additional negligence, the statutory authority provides a complete defence.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1860) 5 H&N 679
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