The King v Bowden - [1938] NZLR 247

Criminal Law — Motor-vehicles — "Accident arising directly or indirectly from the use of a motor-vehicle" — Whether Phrase restricted to "Hit and run" Motorist, or includes Passenger jumping from Motor-vehicle in Case of Necessity — Statutory Command to Motor-driver not dependent on his Negligence — "Accident" — Motor-vehicles Amendment Act, 1936, s 5 (1).