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February 2001
Robinson and Another v Hinson and Another (CL 30 of 1996) [2001] TCASC 1 (27 February 2001) First defendant liable for negligent driving; contributory negligence not proved; damages and prejudgment interest awarded. Negligence – road traffic collision: first defendant liable; second defendant not liable. Contributory negligence – seat belt non-use not proven. Damages – awards for severe femoral/hip injuries, future corrective and replacement surgery, past and future losses. Pre-judgment interest – permitted under Civil Procedure (Amendment) Ordinance 1999 s101C and applied retrospectively to awarded damages.	27 February 2001

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February 2001

Robinson and Another v Hinson and Another (CL 30 of 1996) [2001] TCASC 1 (27 February 2001)

First defendant liable for negligent driving; contributory negligence not proved; damages and prejudgment interest awarded.

Negligence – road traffic collision: first defendant liable; second defendant not liable. Contributory negligence – seat belt non-use not proven. Damages – awards for severe femoral/hip injuries, future corrective and replacement surgery, past and future losses. Pre-judgment interest – permitted under Civil Procedure (Amendment) Ordinance 1999 s101C and applied retrospectively to awarded damages.

27 February 2001