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Woodland continued—the indemnity question

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Published on: 24 April 2015
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • How does this judgment build upon previous judgments in this case?
  • How did the court approach the claim for indemnity?
  • Are there any unresolved issues in this area of law?
  • What lessons can lawyers take from this case?

Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: Can local authorities seek indemnity from independent contractors? Jennifer Maloney, associate in the serious injury group at Slater & Gordon, comments on the recent decision in Woodland and what she says is an important developing area of law.

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