Martin v du Feu [1964] JJ 383 (11 June 1964)

Martin v du Feu [1964] JJ 383 (11 June 1964)

Both drivers may be found negligent if they fail to maintain proper lane discipline while cornering, with contributory negligence possible for the driver in the inside lane.

Citation
[1964] JJ 383
Parties
Applicant: Martin; Respondent: du Feu
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 June 1964
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
liability apportioned based on contributory negligence
Legal Topics
Negligence, Contributory Negligence, Lane Discipline, Cornering
Tort Road Traffic Negligence Contributory Negligence Lane Discipline Cornering

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Parties

Martin

Applicant

du Feu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether cornering in the outside lane too close to the inside lane constitutes negligence
  2. 2 Whether a driver in the inside lane cornering too close to the outside lane is contributorily negligent

Ratio Decidendi

Both drivers may be found negligent if they fail to maintain proper lane discipline while cornering, with contributory negligence possible for the driver in the inside lane.

Court Disposition

liability apportioned based on contributory negligence