This appeal has been filed by respondents 1 & 2, who are the
driver and owner of the offending vehicle respectively, in OP(MV)
No.1537 of 2006 on the files of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal,
Kollam. The respondents 1 & 2 herein were the claimant and the insurer
respectively before the tribunal.
2. The case of the claimant was that on 03.05.2006, while
he was riding a scooter bearing Reg.No.KL-03/M 864, a scorpio car
bearing Reg.No.KL-04/V 905 driven by the first respondent in a rash
and negligent manner, hit the scooter, whereby he sustained serious
injuries. He approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of
₹1,10,000/-.
3. Respondents 1 and 2, who are the driver and the
owner of the offending vehicle respectively, filed a written statement
denying negligence and contending that the petition is not maintainable.
The third respondent insurer filed a written statement, admitting the
policy coverage for the offending vehicle, but disputing the liability and
quantum of compensation claimed. PW1 and RW1 were examined and
Exts.A1 to A12 & B1 to B6 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing
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