IMPORTANT TO LOCAL BODIES.
INVERCARGILL, September 25. 'A case of Importance to public bedims ras decided by Mr Justice Cooper on ippeal from the decision of Mr M'Caithy. 8.M., in an action brought by Hazlemore, arayman, , against Messrs Wright, Rtephenlon, and Co. and the. Invercargill Coiror.ibion, for damages for injuries sustained Ly Hie default of defendants. Hazien.ore was Injqred through, his hor&e falling while crossing the rails laid by Wright, Stepheuson, ancf Co., with the consent of the Borough Council, across Tweed street, 12(Ht wide. The roadway between the rails had been .allowed to fall into disrepair, being sin below the level, while tbe entire street s=ave " 14ft" was blocked by trucks. This le.it no -choice to a driver, and with the dip made in "the road and the wheels striking the _ further rail, the horse caiuei down. Hazlemore was thrown and badly hurt. Mr M'Carthy gave judgment for £59. Messrs Wright, Stephensori. and Co. and tbe corporation appealed on the facis and law. Mr Justice Cooper findi for HazVmors at evenry point and awards him £10 co^ts against each of the appellant* •
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Otago Witness, Issue 2689, 27 September 1905, Page 34
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183IMPORTANT TO LOCAL BODIES. Otago Witness, Issue 2689, 27 September 1905, Page 34
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