BOY’S INJURIES
JURY AWARDS £1154
WELLINGTON, February 5.
The claim of Arthur Lyons, aged eight against the Highways Transport Co., Ltd, for 2664 damages in respect to injuries sustained through being knocked down by a lorry owned by defendants, _ was concluded late to-night The jury after four hours returned with a majority verdict that; defendant’s driver was negligent, and t' the boy was not negligent. The jury awarded £1154 damages. ■ Application for judgment for £llsl was reserved for further consideration. Application for defendant to move for a non-suit for judgment for defendant and for a new trial was made. The Chief Justice fixed the time for the hearing of these at seven days hence. '
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1930, Page 2
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