Definition of Life and Memories.

Several days ago I came across an article mentioning about there was a case of a burglar trying to break into an old man’s house, and I feel the decision made by the judge is a little absurd. Let me tell the story with my own words to make it not that complicated.

Mr.Revill planned to break into a brick shed owned by Mr. Newbery at about 2 o’clock in the morning. Mr.Newbery, the aged 76 old man was sleeping in the shed in order to protect his property after earlier thefts and vandalism. He had a shotgun with him. When he was awakened and realized that Revill was trying to break into his shed, Mr.Newbery loaded the shotgun and shot at Revill. The shot hit Revill on the right upper arm and chest. Revill was then prosecuted soon.

Mr.Revill then brought up a civil case agaisnt Mr.Newbery claiming injuries he had suffered from the shotgun blast. In the end the judge had ordered Mr.Newbery to pay Mr.Revill £4,033 for the injuries he had caused to Mr.Revill.

This outcome of the judge’s decision was a little ridiculous for me as in common sense, an aged 76 old man is not capable to stop the burglar with his bear hands and probably he will get injuries with his property stolen. Mr.Newbery has the rights to protects his properties but he wouldn’t have causing injury to Mr.Revill if Revill was not having the intention to break into Newbery’s shed.