Livingstone v Roskilly

Livingstone v Roskilly [1992] 3 NZLR 230 was a 1992 New Zealand appeal case questioning whether an "all care, no responsibility" clause excluded liability for negligent damage to a bailor's goods.

Livingstone had bought a Daimler Dart from Roskilly, who ran a classic car stable.

The District Court Judge held that the lock on the garage door was inadequate, particularly as the key to the car was left in its ignition.

The sole question on appeal was whether the notice that was displayed in the workshop excluded Mr Roskilly's liability in negligence for the bailment of the car.

Livingstone v Roskilly was distinguished on its facts by Shipbuilders v Benson [1992] 3 NZLR 549 in the Court of Appeal soon after.