FOXCROFT V. DUNCAN
The plaintiff breached two relevant traffic regulations concerning right of way and the manner of making a turn, which amounted to contributory negligence and an effective cause of the accident. The combined negligence of both parties resulted in the accident.
- Parties
- Appellant: Foxcroft; Respondent: Duncan
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 04 August 1954
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Negligence, Personal Injury, Contributory Negligence, Road Traffic Collisions
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Parties
Foxcroft
Appellant
Duncan
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence leading to the accident
- 2 Whether the judge at first instance erred in failing to find contributory negligence
Ratio Decidendi
The plaintiff breached two relevant traffic regulations concerning right of way and the manner of making a turn, which amounted to contributory negligence and an effective cause of the accident. The combined negligence of both parties resulted in the accident.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- Judgment of Hanger J. discharged
- Judgment for the defendant (Duncan) with costs
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