TORTS — negligence — causation — expert evidence of cause of fire and explosion — whether defendants proved alternative theory refuting that advanced by plaintiffs — duty of care — whether defendants owed duty of care at common law and under statute — whether statutes imposed a duty to take specific precautions or measures for the safety of others — scope and content of duty — whether breach of duty established — TORTS — contributory negligence — whether plaintiffs failed to take precaution against risk of harm — whether claim for apportionment established — Civil Liability Act 2002 ss 5R-S — CONTRACT — construction and interpretation of contract — whether terms implied in the contract requiring the provision, inspection and maintenance of a gas installation to ensure its safe operation — whether exclusion clauses apply — whether breaches of contract established
Case Details
Citation[2011] NSWSC 908
CourtNSWSC
JurisdictionNew South Wales
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