Please note: Reports differ on the details of the vehicle.
Facts
A van mounted the pavement and hit pedestrians.
Issue
Did apply?
Held
Yes; could be inferred.
Principle
A vehicle under the driver's control that mounts the pavement raises an inference of negligence.
Why it matters
An illustration of the control requirement in road cases.
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Ellor v Selfridge & Co Ltd (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/ellor-v-selfridge> accessed 31 October 2026
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