Flood v Lower Hutt Borough Council - [1930] NZLR 132

Negligence — Hole dug in Street by Corporation's Officers left unguarded — Plaintiff suffering Injuries by falling into Hole — Misfeasance — Knowledge of Plaintiff of Existence of Hole — Defences of "Volenti non fit injuria" and "Contributory Negligence" not sustained — Corporation liable in Damages to Plaintiff — Principles of Liability of Highway Authority throwing Road open for Use of Public discussed — Public Works Act, 1908, s 116 — Public Works Act, 1928, s 125.