Ruth v Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited - [1953] NZLR 218

Workers' Compensation — Accident arising out of and in the Course of he Employment — Assault — Waterside Worker attending to Coal-Hopper — Request made by him to Lorry-driver to place his Vehicle in Correct Position to receive Load of Coal — Driver Assaulting Waterside Worker — Evidence of Other Similar Assaults — Plaintiff's Employment exposing him to Special Risk of Assault — "Accident" — Plaintiff entitled to Compensation — Workers' Compensation Act, 1922, s 3 (1).