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…Some suggestion has been canvassed on the issue of contributory negligence on the part of the driver of motor vehicle Reg No KNN 997.…

…I find no evidence, given the circumstances of this accident, to attribute any degree of contributory negligence upon the driver of the lorry in which the plaintiff was a passenger.…

…If so, the defendant could have joined the rider as a party to claim contributory negligence and indemnity. However, he has not done so.…

…And any driver whofails to take reasonable care for his own safety will be foundguilty of contributory negligence. The standard of care demandedis that of an ordinary reasonable man.…

…In view of the plaintiffs contributory negligence which I assessed at 20%, the net sum to which the plaintiff is entitled under various heads works out as follows: Gross Net (a) Pain and suffering loss of amenities 350,000…