Ashby v White

Ashby v White (1703) 92 ER 126, is a foundational case in UK constitutional law and English tort law. It concerns the right to vote and misfeasance of a public officer. Lord Holt laid down the important principle that where there is injury in the absence of financial loss (iniuria sine damno) the law makes the presumption of damage and that it is sufficient to demonstrate that a right has been infringed.

Ashby v White

Ashby v White (1703) 92 ER 126, is a foundational case in UK constitutional law and English tort law. It concerns the right to vote and misfeasance of a public officer. Lord Holt laid down the important principle that where there is injury in the absence of financial loss (iniuria sine damno) the law makes the presumption of damage and that it is sufficient to demonstrate that a right has been infringed.