COOKSON v. KNOWLES
[1978] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 315
HOUSE OF LORDS
Before Lord Diplock, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Salmon, Lord Fraser of Tullybelton and Lord Scarman
Damages - Fatal accident - Widow claimed damages-Date at which earnings to be ascertained and interest payable-Whether effect of inflation should be taken into account-Measure of damages-Fatal Accidents Acts, 1846 to 1976- Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1934.