WATERSIDER’S CLAIM
DAMAGES FROM CROWN. JUDGE RESERVES DECISION. [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, Nov. 16. As the result of answers to issues given by the jury in the case heard in the Supreme Court this week, in which Nicholas Hefferon, waterside worker, claimed as of right from his Majesty £1037 16s damages for injuries allegedly received through the negligence of the driver of a motor lorry, and the contentions of Mr W. E. Leicester, for the Crown, almost two hours were spent in legal argument before Mr Justice Reed as to whether judgment for £382 16s damages in accordance with jury’s award should be entered in Hefferon f s favour.
Mr Leicester contended that the jury’s finding was that plaintiff was the author of his injuries and moved for judgment for defendant, or alternatively for a new trial.
His Honour reserved his decision.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 425, 17 November 1930, Page 7
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