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High Court Wellington
30 January; 13 February 1969
McGregor A.C.J.
30 January; 13 February 1969
McGregor A.C.J.
Negligence — Contributory negligence — Workers' compensation — Payments already made to be deducted from damages awarded — Contributory Negligence Act 1947, ss. 3 (1), 4 — Workers' Compensation Act 1956, s. 124 (3).
Master and servant — Liability of master in case of accident or death — At common law — Defences to action — Contributory negligence — Deduction of compensation payments from damages awarded — Workers' Compensation Act 1956, s. 124 (3).