WRIGHT v. RICHARD THOMAS & BALDWINS LTD.

Abstract

July 21, 1966. Negligence — Contributory negligence — Plaintiff workman crushed by guide car in steelworks — Movement of car without warning after plaintiff discharged from car to repair another vehicle —Car driver's admitted negligence — Plaintiff's assumption that guide car would not be moved — Whether assumption justified — Whether failure to keep a proper look out — Whether contributory negligence. Damages — Quantum — Semi‐paraplegic — Grave injuries to lower part of body — Plaintiff fit for light work and mobile — Proper amount of damages.

Citation

Sellers, L.J., Danckwerts, L.J. and Winn, L.J. (1966), "WRIGHT v. RICHARD THOMAS & BALDWINS LTD.", Managerial Law, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 327-335. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb059575