Grant v Australian Knitting Mills Ltd and Another 1935 (HCA)

Question 1

Summary

Answer 1

Dr Grant bought some underwear, there was a chemical in the fabric that caused a skin reaction.

Question 2

Relevant part of Law

Answer 2

Tort of Negligence

Question 3

Issue

Answer 3

Grant argued that Australian Knitting Mills were responsible for his skin reaction as they owed him a duty of care.

Question 4

Key Outcome

Answer 4

Agreed the principle established in the Donoghue case and held a manufacturer responsible for a skin reaction.