Donoghue v Stevenson

Donoghue v Stevenson

The Paisley Snail MiniTrial

The additional materials, which follow, consist of:–

Document 1.	The “Proposed Issue for the Pursuer” – which is essential. Copies should be made available for all the jurors too.
Document 2.	The “Joint Minute” – agreeing certain matters and certain heads of damage. The Joint Minute should be read to the jury by Junior Counsel for the Pursuer at the end of the pursuer’s case.
Document 3.	A draft “Minute of Tender” – which the defender’s lawyers can use if they wish. Even if the pursuer accepts the tender – proceed with the MiniTrial to find out what the jury would have done.
Document 4.	A medical report by Dr. James Y. Simpson. – which has been agreed in the Joint Minute. The medical report should be read to the jury by Junior Counsel for the Pursuer at the end of the pursuer’s case.