Read the full judgment text of HCA 001959/1984 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment.
1. On 24th August 1982 a collision occurred between a van driven by the plaintiff in the course of his employment and a truck driven by the 1st defendant and owned by the 2nd defendant. The 1st defendant, who was later convicted of careless driving, has filed no defence and taken no part in these proceedings. The inference that he has no means is obvious. Unhappily the 2nd defendant's insurers are in liquidation and he was represented at the hearing by counsel instructed by the Official Receiver