CLAIM AGAINST THE CROWN
CYCLIST AND MOTOR MAIL-VAN. [ Uγ. W. G. lUidell, S.M., presided at ! the Magistrate's Court yi.sieruay internum anu liCiird tlio case m'whicli T. \V. , Ilavt, a waterside worker, claimed ■■ X'- 16s. against wo Crown lor damages i eiiecahiwl as n result of his being driven ! into by a motor wail-van on September • 2!) ia-st. The claimant was riding :i bitycie ulong Lnmbton (Juay near the corner of Parliament GrouiuU.and tihemailviin was close boniud luni and sligiitly to the left. A gust of wind pulled up the cyclist and caused him to swerve to the felt in front of tlio wheels of ('ho lorry. The alleged negligence consisted in tiio driver of the van failing to Bound his horn or give any warning of lity approach, and in driving so closely behind the cyclist. His Worship, after hearing ■■ evidence, reserved his decision. : Mr. 0. C. Ifazengarb appeared for the j claimant aud Sir. P. S. K. Macassey for I the Crown. _ |
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 196, 8 May 1918, Page 6
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163CLAIM AGAINST THE CROWN Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 196, 8 May 1918, Page 6
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