David v Pennyfeather et Al

• Jurisdiction: Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Judge: Floissac, C.J.,Byron, J.A.,Singh, J.A.
• Judgment Date: 05 April 1995
• Neutral Citation: KN 1995 CA 5
• Docket Number: Civil Appeal No. 3 of 1994
• Court: Court of Appeal (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
• Date: 05 April 1995

Court of Appeal

Floissac, C.J.; Byron, J.A.; Singh, J.A.

Civil Appeal No. 3 of 1994

David

and

Pennyfeather et al

Appearances:

Mr. Lee L. Moore, Q.C. and Mr. Glenford Hamilton for the Appellant.

Dr. Henry L. Browne and Mr. Hesketh Benjamin for the Respondents.

Damages - Contributory negligence — Quantum — Whether damages should be reduced as a result of first respondents alleged contribution to the negligence which resulted in the collapse of the building — First defendant assisted in mixing concrete — Cause of collapse — Final decision of mixing of concrete was the sole responsibility of appellant — Appeal dismissed.

1 This Appeal concentrated on the question whether the damages awarded should be reduced by reason of the first respondent's alleged contribution to...