Fujiwara v Osawa

Fujiwara v Osawa

Fujiwara et al v Osawa, [1937] 52 BCR 388
Osawa appeals the judgement of Justice Manson in Fujiwara v Osawa ([1937] 2 DLR 133 ). Alfred Bull stands for the appellant, and J.R. Nicholson for the respondents. The appeal is dismissed by Chief Justice Martin and Justice McPhillips, but Justice McQuarrie dissents, arguing that the “real issue” is whether or not the appellant’s vehicle physically contacted the other automobile involved. (388) He looks over the evidence and suggests that it did “not seem possible” that the two cars struck each other. (391) He recommended allowing the appeal and dismissing the action.

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Fujiwara v Osawa

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Researcher: Monique F. Ulysses
Researcher: Lauren Chalaturnyk
Metadata author: Connell Parish
Metadata author: Gordon Lyall
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Source: British Columbia Court of Appeal. British Columbia Reports. 1937.

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