George v Roberts

• Jurisdiction: Antigua and Barbuda
• Judge: Bishop, J.
• Judgment Date: 30 May 1980
• Neutral Citation: AG 1980 HC 19
• Docket Number: 104 of 1979
• Date: 30 May 1980
• Court: High Court (Antigua)

High Court

Bishop, J.

104 of 1979

George

and

Roberts

Damages - Negligence — Plaintiff claimed damages for death of his animal caused by negligence of defendant — Animal died while in custody of defendant — Case of res ipsa loquitur — Defendant failed to provide explanation of animal's death and thus became liable in damages — Judgment for plaintiff with costs.