ABSTRACT
Since the Regency Hotel has admitted that it is at fault, the issue that needs to be considered here is the extent of the damages which Peggy may be able to recover. The two main issues which need discussion are the questions of mitigation and non-pecuniary loss. As regards mitigation, the principles set out in British Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Co v Underground Electric Railways Co of London (1912) will need consideration. On non-pecuniary losses, the most important authority is the recent House of Lords decision in Farley v Skinner (2001).
