Grant v Australian Knitting Mills Ltd

Question 1

Issue

Answer 1

Could Grant have examined his woolen underpants? - in order to apply or distinguish Stevenson v Donoghue

Question 1

Facts

Answer 1

Appellant - Grant brought underwear manufactured by the Respondent (Australian Knitting Mills Ltd) and broke out in dermetitis.

Question 2

Decision

Answer 2

Ruled in Grants favour

Question 3

Reasoning

Answer 3

Facts are sufficently similar to Stevenson v Donoghue so we will follow that for Grant

Question 4

Rule of law

Answer 4

Neighbourhood principle