Wilson v. Clark (J.) & Son Ltd. et al., [1966] N.B. Law News No. 39 (QB)

• Judge: Anglin, J.
• Court: Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick (Canada)
• Case Date: June 21, 1966
• Jurisdiction: New Brunswick
• Citations: [1966] N.B. Law News No. 39 (QB)

Wilson v. Clark & Son, [1966] N.B. Law News No. 39 (QB)

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Roy E. Wilson (plaintiff) v. J. Clark & Son Ltd. and Gordon S. Cann (defendants)

(Archives RS48/1964/23)

Indexed As: Wilson v. Clark (J.) & Son Ltd. et al.

New Brunswick Supreme Court

Queen's Bench Division

Anglin, J.

June 21, 1966.

Summary:

Damage Award - Whip Lash Injury - On assessment for personal injury arising out of automobile accident in which liability was admitted, the Court awarded $375 special damages and $2,000 general damages for a whip lash injury to neck resulting in loss of sleep and pain on sharply turning head and inability to hunt. Doctor said plaintiff would be bothered with his injury until he dies.

Damages Awards - Topic 178

Injury and death - Neck injuries - Whiplash - See paragraphs 1 to 10.

Counsel:

Andrew G. Harrigan, for the plaintiff;

J. Paul Barry, Q.C., for the defendants.

This case was heard before Anglin, J., of the New Brunswick Supreme Court, Queen's Bench Division, who delivered the following decision on June 21, 1966.