San v Rumble [2007] NSWCA 256

San v Rumble [2007] NSWCA 256

The claimant failed to prove that interference with work capacity was productive of a loss sufficient to warrant an award for future economic loss, nor establish a basis for future medical expenses. Thus, the trial judge's decision was upheld.

Parties
Claimant: Sonyda San; Opponent: Matthew Rumble
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 July 2007
Procedural Posture
Summons for Leave to Appeal / Judgment on Summons for Leave to Appeal
Outcome
Summons for Leave to Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accident

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Parties

Sonyda San

Claimant

Matthew Rumble

Opponent

Procedural Posture

Summons for Leave to Appeal / Judgment on Summons for Leave to Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the claimant suffered economic loss due to injuries from a motor vehicle accident
  2. 2 Whether there is an entitlement to future medical expenses

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant failed to prove that interference with work capacity was productive of a loss sufficient to warrant an award for future economic loss, nor establish a basis for future medical expenses. Thus, the trial judge's decision was upheld.

Court Disposition

Summons for Leave to Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Summons for Leave to Appeal dismissed with costs