IMPORTANT JUDGMENT.
By Telegraph—Press Association. NAPIER, August 24.
An important judgment with reiard to the motor law was delivered by Mr McCarthy, S.M., to-day. Henry Styles sued Tom Rome for £49 damages sustained through being run down by defendant whilst riding a bicycle at night. The Magistrate held that the fact that plaintiff had no light did not exonerate defendant. Bicyclists and pedestrians had an equal right to the use of the road with motorists, and it was the duty of the latter, when travelling at a good speed, to take every precaution to avoid mishap. Defendant failed to sound his horn and keep a vigilant look-out. Hence he must be held liable . Judgment was given tor plaintiff for £25 and costs.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9577, 25 August 1909, Page 7
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122IMPORTANT JUDGMENT. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9577, 25 August 1909, Page 7
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