Newman Bros Limited v Spittal - [1947] NZLR 357

Negligence — Tortfeasors — Contribution — Action for Recovery — Action by Passenger in one of Two Colliding Vehicles against Owners of both Vehicles — Jury finding that each Driver's Negligence caused or materially contributed to the Cause of the Collision — Jury's Rider that Defendant's Driver contributed 90 per cent. to the Cause of the Accident — Judgment for Damages fixed by Jury — Action by Unsuccessful Defendant against other Party to Collision — Jury's Rider disregarded — Assessment of Contribution — Law Reform Act, 1936, s 17.