Howell v Caxton Printing Works Limited - [1971] NZLR 1068

Master and Servant — Liability of master in case of accident or death at common law — Accident caused by breach of statutory duty — Failure to safeguard machinery — Defences to action — Contributory negligence — Negligence claimed — Defence of volenti non fit injuria — Plaintiff acting contrary to specific instructions — Factories Act, 1946 s 41(4) — Machinery Act 1950, s 17.