"Peter Crosland" wrote in message
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If he is only claiming the cost of a new shirt, how does that compare
with the cost of consulting a solicitor, defending a claim, etc?

Even if he is entitled to redress he is not entitled to a new shirt! He
could not claim more than the second-hand value that is likely to be
negligible.



If he decides to claim, he can claim whatever he thinks appropriate,
although that might bear little resemblance to what a court might eventually
make of the matter. However, would the difference in value between a new
replacement shirt and his pre-worn shirt justify the cost and trouble of
contesting the claim? Unlikely, unless thought probable the court would
dismiss the claim without a hearing.