Stodart v. Amy [1960] JJ 123 (07 December 1960)
Before the passing of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 1960, a pedestrian's contributory negligence in a traffic accident barred recovery of damages.
- Citation
- [1960] JJ 123
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Stodart; Defendant: Amy
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 07 December 1960
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- relief denied
- Legal Topics
- Negligence, Contributory Negligence, Duty of Pedestrians
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Parties
Stodart
Plaintiff
Amy
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether contributory negligence by a pedestrian injured in a traffic accident precludes relief prior to the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 1960
Ratio Decidendi
Before the passing of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Jersey) Law 1960, a pedestrian's contributory negligence in a traffic accident barred recovery of damages.
Court Disposition
relief denied
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