BLANDFORD V. FOX
The action taken by the plaintiff fell short of the reasonable steps required to satisfy the 'due inquiry and search' condition for identifying the vehicle; therefore, the appeal fails.
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Blandford; Nominal Defendant: Fox
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 31 July 1945
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Motor Vehicle Accidents, Statutory Cause of Action, Due Inquiry and Search
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Parties
Blandford
Plaintiff
Fox
Nominal Defendant
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the plaintiff fulfilled the condition of 'due inquiry and search' under sec. 30(2)(a) of the Act for identification of the vehicle involved in the accident.
Ratio Decidendi
The action taken by the plaintiff fell short of the reasonable steps required to satisfy the 'due inquiry and search' condition for identifying the vehicle; therefore, the appeal fails.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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