References: [1952] 2 QB 24
Coram: Lord Goddard
Ratio: As to the offence of driving without due care and attention, Lord Goddard said: ‘The expression ‘error of judgment’ is not a term of art; it is in fact one of the vaguest possible description: it can be used colloquially to describe either a negligent act or one which, though mistaken, is not negligent.’
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
This case is cited by:
- Cited – Henry v Thames Valley Police CA (Bailii, [2010] EWCA Civ 5)
The claimant appealed against rejection of his claim for damages after he had been injured when a police car following him ran over his leg. He had been riding a motorcycle and apparently seeking to escape them. He had stopped and was talking to one . .
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Last Update: 23 March 2018
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