9 Feb 1980
CHAN YUK LAN v. LI KAM WA AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- CHAN YUK LAN v. LI KAM WA AND ANOTHER
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA2486/1978
The 1st defendant was negligent for overtaking a bus near a studded pedestrian crossing, failing to slow down, failings to keep proper lookout and to sound warning; the plaintiff was also negligent in crossing in circumstances that risked life and limbs; apportionment of blame was 60% plaintiff and 40% 1st defendant (and vicariously 2nd defendant), entitling the plaintiff to 40% of the agreed quantum ($140,000) plus costs against the defendants.