Donoghue v Stevenson, a Scottish dispute, is a famous case in English law which was instrumental in shaping the law of tort and the doctrine of negligence in particular.
This decision in Donoghue v Stevenson laid the foundation for the modern law of negligence, establishing the principles of duty of care and foreseeability that continue to underpin negligence claims today.
Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562 was a landmark court decision in Scots delict law and English tort law by the House of Lords. It laid the foundation of the modern law of negligence in common law jurisdictions worldwide, as well as in Scotland, establishing general principles of the duty of care.
On 9th April 1929 Mrs Mary M'Alister or Donoghue brought an action against David Stevenson aerated water manufacturer Paisley, in which she claimed £500 as damages for injuries sustained by her through drinking ginger beer which had been manufactured by the defender.
Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] UKHL 100 (26 May 1932) - Uni Trier
Donoghue v. Stevenson (1932) is a landmark case that fundamentally changed the landscape of negligence law in common law jurisdictions.
Donoghue v. Stevenson (1932) is a foundational case in tort law that established the modern law of negligence and the famous "neighbor principle." This House of Lords decision created the legal framework for determining when a duty of care exists between parties, fundamentally shaping negligence law worldwide. Citation
Donoghue v. Stevenson Case Brief | Neighbor Principle & Duty of Care
Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] is one of the most important decisions in English tort law. The case is widely recognised as the foundation of the modern law of negligence and the development of the duty of care principle.