October 2, 2025
Performance Cars Ltd v Abraham [1961] EWCA Civ 3
A Rolls Royce requiring a £75 respray from a prior accident was subsequently hit by the defendant. This second impact also necessitated a respray. The court held the defendant was not liable as his action caused no additional loss. Facts The plaintiffs’ (Performance Cars Ltd) Rolls Royce Silver Cloud motor car was involved in a collision with a car driven by a Mr. F, who admitted liability. The damage sustained required a respray of the entire lower part of the body of the car, at an estimated cost of £75. Approximately two weeks later, before any repairs had been carried
