12 Mar 1976
LEE SHUET-LING AND OTHERS v. LAI MING-LEUNG AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- LEE SHUET-LING AND OTHERS v. LAI MING-LEUNG AND ANOTHER
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP2339/1974
The collision was caused solely by the negligence of the 1st defendant who followed too closely and pulled out from behind a van such that he could not avoid striking the stationary vehicle; the third party was not negligent; the deceased was not negligent in parking or lighting; the transcript of the absent witness was admissible under the Evidence Ordinance and Evidence (Hearsay) Rules; damages were assessed and awarded accordingly.