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THURSDAY, APRIL
7,
50
JUDGMENT FOR $10,777.21 -
IN ACCIDENT CASE
In Suprenc Court, Friday aft ed
noon, MI Justice Schroeder aw
• total damage:, of $10,777,21 to
Lawrence W. Jaeklin, 34, Grey
township farmer, plaintiff, against
the townships ofMorris and <llullstt,
and Geo, Radford, 1311th contractor,
Tho damages were awarded as
follows: For plaintiff's pain, suffer-
ing and loss of earnings, 21,067,25;
damages to motor car, 4825; death
Of infant soli, $1100; 53,500 in death
ei' wife: and 85,000 administration of
his wife's estate, awarded fou four
children, divided as follows: $1,400
to Wayne: 21,300 to Marlene; 51,290
to Donald and 51,100 to the oldest,
Gordon. Costs were awarded the
plaintiff.
A 60 -day stay was allowed the de-
fendants, If they do not conte to
some agreement as to liability, the
Judge will hear further argument
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and evidence to decide the amount
of L ontrihutlon ent>h will make to-
ward the judgment.
The action arose out of an ac-
eident on Sept. 24, 1949, at 8:45
pan. on rho township line between
Hullett and Morris townships, when
a car, driven by 'Nur. Jaeklin, ran
into a large open ditch under con-
struction, His wife and infant son,
Glen, were fatally injured,
Evidence in the plaintiff's Case
was concluded after his mother, 'Mrs,
Jaeklin, testified the deceased woman
had been an excellent wife and
mother.
G, L. Mitchell, counsel for Morris
township, told the court that evi-
dence for the defendants would be a
matter of liability and after a short
recess, argument was taken on con-
tributory negligence. He argued that
the plaintiff travelled on the upper
beam light at 35 miles, that he ap-
proached the scene in a dense fog
without slackening speed; that he
went into the hole after seeing the
shadow without moderating speed,
and that he should have been driving
at 10 or 15 miles an hour,
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submitted the plaintiff had a warn-
ing when he saw a darts shadow, and
continued at 35
miles an hour,ur> and
failed to properly control the car,
lin his review of the evidence, Mr.
Justice Schroeder stated that the
defendant, Radcliffe, was clearing
out and extending a municipal
drain with the intention of construct-
ing a culvert, The work was com-
pleted at 5:30 p.m. The gravel road,
approximately 17 feet wide, had a
pile of excavation material on either
side. The 'ditch was 19 feet wide and
narrower at the 'bottom. When com-
pleted someone placed a white sign
on the highway reading "Road
Closed," close to the southerly edges.
Atmospheric conditions were far
from 110rm91.
'The plaintiff said, continued His
Lordship, that he first saw a shadow,
took his foot off the accelerator, and
when closer saw it was a pile of dirt.
He did not see the holm until close
when he swerved sharply to avoid it,
resulting. in the car going into the
ditch. Evidence makes it clear the
dirt was the same color as the road,
"This man was not bound to as-
sume that there would be such a
grossly negligent act as to leave this
part of the road unprotected on a
foggy night. 1 find it impossible to
say there was any contributing neg-
ligence on the part 'of the plaintiff,
and absolve him from such,
In its statement of claim, the
Township of Morris denied any re-
sponsibility; and that they had en-
tered into contract with George Rad-
ford; that plaintiff used excessive
speed and improper control.
Hullett claimed that as a result of
an agreement with Morris, the latter
was to maintain and be responsible
for the boundary road, west to the
school !rouse; that Morris passed a
bylaw on May 13, 1946, agreeing to
maintain part of the boundary on
which the accident occurred; and
claimed the accident was caused by
negligence of George Radford or his
employee.
The defendant, Radford, in his
statement of claim, claims the cor-
poration failed to erect barrier's.
Other cases listed were traversed
to the next court, May 1 with Mr.
Justice Gale presiding.
HENSALL
A very enjoyable time was spent
at the home of Mr. Hugh Norris,
Chiselhurst, when about fifty rela-
tives gathered in honor of Mr. Nor-
ris' granddaughter and husband, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Malconson (nee Ruth
Dunlop) who were recently married
at Vintor, near Ottawa. The bride and
groom were presented with many.
beautiful and useful gifts. Progres-
sive euchre and dancing were enjoy-
ed. The couple left on Wednesday
for their home in ,Spencerville.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Evans and family
of Waterloo spent the week end with
Mrs. Evans' parents, Mr. and Mrs,
R. Y. MacLaren.
Miss Ada Gramm of Adrian, Mich.,
spent the week end with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. George Gramm,
Mrs. Catharine Devlin is spending
a few days at the hone of her son
and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs,
William Cook in Loudon.
Mr. Jaek Peebles of London spent
the week end at his home here.
Huron County Musical Festival
The ninth annual Huron County
music festival is being held this week
in North street United Church at
Goderich. Monday's sessions featured
piano solos with Mr. Clifford Pool of
Western Conservatory as adjudicator.
The following pupils of Miss Greta
Lammie, A.T.C.M., participated: 6
years and under, Bobby Muckle 76;
8 years, Beth Goddard 77. 9 years,
Charles Mickle 79 (third prize); 10
years, Marie Jarrott 75; 11 years,
Dwayne Tinney 75. Piano duet, 8
Years, Kathryn Anderson and Jane
Horton, 77. Piano trio, 8 years, Rod
Ferguson, Buddie Johnston, Terry
Forrest, 80 (first prize). The boys and
girls were accompanied by their par-
ents, who thoroughly enjoyed the
music and profited by the adjudicat-
or's remarks.
Mr. and Mrs. William Horton of
Detroit spent the week end with the
for'mer's brother Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Horton. -
Mrs. Edna Corbett, Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Corbett, Mr. Ed Corbett, Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Parker and Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Schroed attended the funeral of
Mrs. Ida Harding, London, last week.
DUBLIN
Miss Lorraine Jordan and friend
of London spent the weekend in
Pontiac, Michigan.
The huge of a devoted mother was
ended when death called Mrs. Mary
Burns to her eternal reward on
March 31 at 12:15. For several years
Mrs. Burns had been in failing health
but all through her days she always
showed that spirit of welcome for all
who visited her. She enjoyed relating
many early incidents in her life. She
was a true home -lover whose whole
interest centred in the duties of a
mother. Her condition became more
serious the previous week and she
gradually became weaker until Fri-
day noon when fortified by the last
rites of Holy Mother Church her
gentle soul passed peacefully to eter-
nity. Mrs, Burns, who was formerly
Mary Dunn, was married to Patrick
Burns who predeceased her about 32
years. She was a devoted member of
St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, also of
the League of the Sacred Heart and
Propagation of the Faith. The fun-
eral which was largely attended by
relatives and friends took place from
her late residence to St. Patrick's
Church. Dublin, on Monday morning
April 3rd where Requiem Mass was
chanted by Rev. Dr, Ffoulkes. After
theachanting of the ,Libera and the
last absolution the remains were
I taken to St. Patrick's Cemetery, Dub-
lin for burial near the resting place
of her beloved husband. 'Prayers at
I the graveside were react by Rev. Dr.
Ffoulkes, Much sympathy is extended
to her sorrowing family of one son
and three daughters. Thomas, at
home, (Bridget) Mrs. John Kipping,
London, (Margaret) Mrs, Clarence
Sutton of Muskegon heights Mich.,.
(Aileen) Mrs. Claire Campbell of
Listowel, also several grandchildren.
A. daughter Lizzie and son Patrick
Predeceased her several years ago.
`Mrs. John Mulligan, Seaforth 10 a
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