Calderwood v The Nominal Defendant and Another - [1970] NZLR 296

Transport and transport licensing — Motor vehicle insurance (third party risks) — In prior action passenger awarded $23,902 - Nominal defendant paid $15,000 and recovered $6,000 contribution from appellant — Present action against appellant for balance of judgment — Nominal defendant joined as third party — Effect of judgment in first action — Transport Act 1962, ss. 90A to 90I - Law Reform Act 1936, s. 17(1)(b), (c).

Tort — Liability for torts — Joint tortfeasors — Recovery of contribution — Nominal defendant — Effect of judgment or satisfaction — Law Reform Act 1936, s. 17(1)(b), (c).