W. & M. WOOD (HAULAGE), LTD. v. REDPATH
[1966] 2 Lloyd's Rep 258
QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION
Before Mr. Justice Ashworth
Evidence Act, 1938-Admissibility of statement by deceased driver of lorry involved in collision-Sect. 1 (3)-Whether "proceedings" included civil and criminal proceedings - Whether proceedings anticipated when statement made - Whether driver was "person interested".
Negligence-Collision between lorry and car- No evidence suggesting one driver more to blame than the other.
Costs-Both parties liable-Effect of legal aid.