Read the full judgment text of HCA 003466/1985 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment.
1. On 28 June 1983 the Plaintiff was seriously injured in a motor accident. The Defendant was driving a public light bus which collided with a motor-cycle which in turn struck the Plaintiff and other pedestrians on the pavement. The Defendant, who was refused legal aid, filed an acknowledgement of service stating that he wished to contest the proceedings. However, when no defence was filed by the Defendant, interlocutory judgment was entered on 9 October 1985 with damages to be assessed.