PARKER V. CORKHILL 1/1929

The court found, as a matter of fact, that the defendant was negligently driving on her wrong side of the road in foggy conditions, causing the accident and the plaintiff's injuries.

Parties: Plaintiff: Parker; Defendant: Corkhill
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 12 September 1929
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics: Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury

Tort Law Negligence Motor Vehicle Accident Personal Injury

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Parties

Parker

Plaintiff

Corkhill

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Was the defendant negligent in driving on the wrong side of the road, causing a collision and injury to the plaintiff?
2 Did the defendant's negligence cause the plaintiff's injuries?

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, as a matter of fact, that the defendant was negligently driving on her wrong side of the road in foggy conditions, causing the accident and the plaintiff's injuries.

Court Disposition

judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

Plaintiff is awarded £2,000 in damages
Costs to plaintiff