Illegality or bad conduct Flashcards
1
Q
what is illegality through bad conduct used for
A
to bar foolish claimants
2
Q
what 2 cases denied claim when co-robber tried to sue for negligent driving
A
ashton v turner
joyce v o’brien
3
Q
what landmark case revived the defence and why
A
Pitts v Hunt [1990]- unlicensed driver of motorcycle drunk and driving recklessly, C encouraged. D crashed and died and C sued for £250000. Applied IBC as would be an affront to the public conscience to compensate”
4
Q
what 3 cases also applied the defence to refuse a claim
A
o Clunis v Camden HA [1998]
o Gray v Thames Train [2009]
o Vellino v Chief Constable of Manchester [2001]
5
Q
Which case said about the uncertainty of the defence?
A
Hewison v
Meridian
