NEGLIGENT DRIVING.
DAMAGES AWARDED. (press association txlegeam.) WELLINGTON, December 16. In the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, George Eli Whyborn, by his guardian ad litem, claimed £1123 damages from Albert Bell Shelbourne, carrier, Wellington, for injuries received as a result of a collision. Negligence on the part of the defendant was alleged, in that his motor-lorry was being driven at excessive speed, and no warning was given of his proximity. The defence admitted liability, but denied the extent of the general damages. Plaintiff, who was knocked off his bicycle on October 17tli last year, alleged that his injuries included fractures of the vertebr®, by reason of which he was permanently disabled for any work or exercise involving strenuous exertion. Judgment was given for £3Ol 14s, less £175 already paid. The Court ordered £.175 to be paid to the Public Trustee to be utilised for the benefit of the plaintiff.
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Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19804, 17 December 1929, Page 18
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150NEGLIGENT DRIVING. Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19804, 17 December 1929, Page 18
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