Jenkinson v Hertfordshire CC: Novus Actus Re-visited
Posted by Caterina Gunn
Tughans Solicitors
A common perception in medical negligence law is that a ‘Specific Rule’ exists as a necessary ingredient of a novus actus interveniens defence in the context of subsequent medical interventions: that only gross negligence by the hospital could break the chain of causation. However, the recent decision of the High Court in England by Baker…
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