13 Dec 1979
SUNG HON v. KWONG CHEUK HIM
- Citation
- SUNG HON v. KWONG CHEUK HIM
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA122/1979
The court found the defendant negligent for failing to keep a proper lookout and driving too fast for conditions near a school; it also found the deceased 50% contributorily negligent for crossing into traffic. Damages under the Fatal Accidents Ordinance were assessed and reduced by 50%; an additional solatium under Cap.23 was awarded; special damages were allowed with interest; costs awarded to plaintiff.