motor vehicle collisionnegligencecontributory negligencedamagespersonal injuriesapportionment of damages
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motor vehicle accidentnegligencecontributory negligencedamagespersonal injury
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Statutes Cited
Damages (Apportionment and Assessment) Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Who between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant caused the accident","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Both parties travelling at excessive speed, collision occurred on plaintiff's side of road"}
{"issue_text":"What is the quantum of damages due and payable by the party found at fault","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Both parties sustained injuries, vehicles damaged"}
{"issue_text":"Was there contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff travelling at excessive speed, failed to reduce speed when visibility was limited"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The plaintiff claimed damages arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 18 May 2007 on the Mazowe-Mvurwi road. Both parties sustained severe injuries and their vehicles were extensively damaged. The collision occurred when the first defendant was overtaking a stationary lorry in the plaintiff's lane.
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