CYCLIST'S CLAIM.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 264, 7 November 1932, Page 5

CYCLIST'S CLAIM.

KNOCKED DOWN BY CAB. JUDGE ON "OFFSIDE" RULE. Before Mr. Justice Herdman and a jury at the Supreme Court to-day Thomas Elvin Powley, telegraphist (Mr. 'Finlay), claimed £200 general damages and £49 special damages from Wallis S. Reddell, of Mount Albert (Mr. Inder), as the sequel to an accident which occurred, on September 10 at the intersection of Dominion Road and Balmoral Road;

Mr. Finlay said the claim' was on the ground of negligent driving on the part of Reddell. Powley was cycling home at 5.45 p.m. when he saw a car pull up in Balmoral Road before crossing the main highway. He went on, when the car suddenly accelerated and crashed into him. "Powley sustained a fractured pelvis and injuries to the knee and the thigh.

The allegations of negligence were denied by the defence.

In the course of his summing up, his Honor emphasised the importance of strict observance of the offside rule of the road. "I , often think this rule is equally important as that of keeping to the proper side," said his Honor. The jury retired to consider their verdict.