Witter, Alverine v Gore Development Limited and National Water Commission

Negligence-Damage to property-The duty of care owed by utility company to homeowner-Breach of the duty of care-Doctrine of res ipsa loquitur-Causation-Foreseeability of damages-Remoteness of damage-Basis on which damages are to be assessed-Whether special damages have been specifically pleaded and specifically proven-Quantum of damages-Whether the court should deviate from the breach date rule in the assessment of damages in the interest of justice