BAIDEN vs. SOLOMON

JUDGMENT OF CRABBE J.S.C. This is an appeal from the judgment of Charles J.1 whereby he awarded to the plaintiff the sum of £G2,300 as compensation to the dependants of Theresa Jona Solomon (deceased) who died as a result of the negligent driving of the defendant. In his writ of summons the plaintiff, as the administrator of the estate of Theresa Jona Solomon (deceased), claimed from the defendant the sum of £G4,212 for the negligence resulting in the death of the deceased. The statement of claim filed amplified the negligence alleged and then set out the basis of the claim in the following paragraphs: “4. The action is brought on behalf of the plaintiff, and on behalf of the following dependants. (a) Josephine Solomon, born on the 9th January, 1955; (b) Emmanuel Solomon, born on the 10th June, 1957; (c) Patrick L. Kobina Solomon, born on the 22nd July, 1958. 5. The said Theresa Jona Solomon was immediately prior to the said accident, aged 28 years, and was employe...