Eventually in May 1932 the Law Lords issued their judgement.
By a majority of three - two the Law Lords agreed that Mrs Donoghue was owed a duty of care under the “neighbour principle” and that she could bring an action against Stevenson.
However in a twist of fate, Stevenson died before the case could be brought before the court and his executors settled out of court for a sum of £200.
But the precedent had been set - it was illegal to act in such a waythat it could reasonably be forseen that such an action could lead to another being directly harmed.
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