Ralph v Henderson and Pollard Limited - [1968] NZLR 759

Practice — New trial — Application for new trial on ground of Judge's misdirection — Meaning of "securely fenced" and "efficient safeguard" — Contributory negligence — Age and experience of worker material — Effect of regulations on statutory duty — Factories Act 1946, s. 41 — Machinery Act 1950, s. 17 — Woodworking Machinery Regulations 1956 (S.R. 1956/165).

Negligence — Neglect of statutory duty — Failure to have machinery "securely fenced" or alternatively, to provide "efficient safeguard" — Contributory negligence — Age and experience of worker material — Effect of regulations on statutory duty.