21 Oct 1976
LAU KAM-TUI v. NANCY FOK PO-HAR AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- LAU KAM-TUI v. NANCY FOK PO-HAR AND ANOTHER
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA1047/1975
On the evidence the motorist failed to keep a proper lookout (or was driving so as to panic and collide) and is entirely responsible for the accident; the owner is vicariously liable; damages are assessed at special damages $16,565 and general damages $10,000 (total $26,565) with costs to the plaintiff taxed under the Legal Aid Ordinance and interest awarded at stated rates.
- Negligence
- Careless driving conviction
- Proof and weight of guilty plea
- Quantum of damages
- Costs taxation under legal aid ordinance