Supreme Court

Decision Information

Ryder v Schofield

Court Supreme Court
Date 1982-03-23
File numbers 5198
Judge(s) de Weerdt
Location Yellowknife
Cases and statutes considered Cases considered:
Regina v. Desnoyers (1973) 2 W.W.R. 723

Statutes considered:
Vehicles Ordinance, R.O.N.W.T. 1974, c. V-2
Decision information:

Abstract: The Plaintiff's vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident with the Defendants. The RCMP had found alcohol in the vehicle and that the Plaintiff was following very closely to the Defendant.
Decision: Judgment for the Defendant, there was no negligence on its part. As a result of finding that there was no negligence, court did not make findings on the damages claimed.
Subjects: Motor vehicles - Liability in particular cases - Factors governing liability - Impaired driver
Motor vehicles - Liability in particular cases - Tailgating

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