Motor Accident Sequel
BARONET’S CLAIM ON LAUNDRY COMPANY. • Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 4. In the Supreme Court to-day Sir Kenneth Douglas, Bart., of Wellington, is claiming £347 15s lid special, and £2500 general damages from the Victoria Laundry Company, alleging negligent and unskilful driving on the part of William Albert Weldon, an employee of the company, whose motorvan ran down plaintiff, causing severe injuries and shock. Plaintiff was for a period an inmate of the Public and Bowen Street Hospitals and the claim sets out that he is still receiving medical attention and was advised he would be permanently partially incapacitated. He had been' unable to attend to his practice as a barrister and solicitor and had suffered and would continuo to suffer substantial loss. The defence is a denial of negligence on the part of Weldon in any way and that plaintiff by the exercise of ordinary and reasonable .care could have avoided the accident.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6620, 5 August 1931, Page 8
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157Motor Accident Sequel Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6620, 5 August 1931, Page 8
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