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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA

Citation:  Hawes  v.  Yorston , 2006 NSSC 26

 

Date: 20060126

Docket: SH. No. 188275

Registry: Halifax

 

Between:                           Cathy Hawes & Aulden Pottie

Plaintiffs

v.

                                                             

     Peter Yorston and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and Cathy Hawes

 

Defendants

 

LIBRARY HEADING

 

 

Judge:                            The Honourable Justice John M. Davison

 

Heard:                            September 14, 15, 16, 20,  & 23, 2005 and October 13, 2005 at                       Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

 

Subject:                          Negligence - Motor Vehicle Accident                                          

 

 

Summary:                      Action for damages suffered in motor vehicle accident.                                     Vehicle of defendant turned in front of plaintiff’s motor                                       vehicle at an intersection at 2:00 a.m.  Liability issues                                      included deduction of 20% to one plaintiff for failure                                  to wear seat belt.  

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