Facts
A doctor certified the claimant as of unsound mind, and she was detained in a mental home.
Issue
Is a negligent statement causing physical detention actionable?
Held
Yes; the doctor was liable.
Principle
Negligent statements that cause harm to the person are actionable.
Why it matters
Early negligent misstatement case.
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De Freville v Dill (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/de-freville-v-dill> accessed 31 October 2026
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