( 1 ) THESE two appeals arise out of an order passed by the motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Raichur, whereby M. V. C. Nos. 3 and 24 of 1990 filed for payment of compensation by the appellants have been dismissed.

( 2 ) THE deceased Vegataram Tulcharam jatt was a driver by profession. He was on 17. 6. 1989 driving a lorry on the National highway No. 13. When he reached a place near Kushtagi, another lorry coming from the opposite direction had a head-on collision with the lorry being driven by the deceased causing extensive damage to his lorry and severe bodily injuries to the deceased to which he succumbed. M. V. C. No. 3 of 1990 was filed by the owner of the lorry for payment of compensation for the damage caused to his vehicle whereas m. V. C. No. 24 of 1990 was filed by the widow of the deceased Vegataram Tulcharam Jatt, his parents and minor son for payment of compensation. The case of the claimants in both the claim petitions was that the accident in question had taken place entirely due to rash and negligent driving of the offending lorry bearing registration No. RNS 4311. The claim petitions were opposed only by the insurance company with which the offe