Cases - Calver v Westwood Veterinary Group

Record details

Name

Calver v Westwood Veterinary Group

Date

[2001]

Citation

Lloyd's Rep 102, CA

Keywords

Expert witness

Summary

In a case brought against a vet for alleged negligent treatment of a pregnant horse, the court gave indications as to how expert evidence as to a body of professional opinion should be treated. The court applied the principles set out in Bolitho v City and Hackney Health Authority.