The Archive · 1921

WAS THE CHAUFFEUR IN CHARGE?

Interesting Decision in Mixed Court An interesting point, as to whether the owner of a stationary car or the chauffeur in attendance is responsible in the event of the question of ''obstruction" being raised, came up at the Mixed Court on April 28, before Mr. Allman, American Assessor, and Magistrate Tsang. A chauffeur employed by Captain Eisler was charged with having failed to move a car in Jinkee Road when requested to do so by the police, and was fined $5. It appeared that the car had been standing there from 9.40 until 11 o'clock in the forenoon, on the 16th instant. 7 Captain Eisler appeared in defence of his chauffeur. He told the Court that the man was not to blame. He was not in charge of the car, and if anybody Were hibited without permission.

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