Smt. Godabai and Ors. v. Sri. Goudappa and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act arising from a collision between a motorcycle and a goods lorry near Kampli, in which the pillion rider died. The Tribunal held the lorry driver's rash and negligent driving caused the accident, fastened liability on the insurer, and awarded compensation with interest.
What did the court decide?
Compensation awarded to the claimants against the insurer, with interest, for death in the motor accident.
What the court decided
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Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the accident was caused by rash and negligent driving of the offending goods lorry so as to entitle the claimants to compensation.
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Karnataka HC
- Decided on
- · June
- Registered
- Case no.
- MFA/201022/2018
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