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Case Number
2017 HCV 03293
Year
Neutral Citation
[2025] JMSC Civ 23
Date of Delivery

Negligence – Motor vehicle collision – The duty of care – The duty of care in terms of proper care – Reciprocated duty – Road code – Breach – Effect – Breach creating no presumption of negligence – Contributory neglince - Credibility of witnesses.

Damages – Personal injury – Quantum of damages Road Traffic Act, sections 51(2), 53(1)(a) and (b) and 95(3), Island Traffic Authority Road Code, Part 2 – 1, 35, 39(b),(c),(d) and (e) and 40