South 32 Ltd v Allfab Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] NSWCA 132

South 32 Ltd v Allfab Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] NSWCA 132

The appeal failed because the primary judge dealt with the principal cases and arguments advanced at trial, made adequate findings on duty and breach, and found no breach of duty by Allfab. The judge's handling of apportionment was not shown to be erroneous. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed with costs.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
['statutory Contribution' 'breach of Duty' 'apportionment of Liability' 'duty of Care']
['negligence' 'workplace Injury' 'contribution Between Tortfeasors'] ['statutory Contribution' 'breach of Duty' 'apportionment of Liability' 'duty of Care']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the primary judge failed to deal with the way in which West Cliff advanced its case against Allfab' 'Whether the primary judge erred in assessing breach of duty by Allfab' 'Whether the notional apportionment of contribution (if liability was established) was in error']

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal failed because the primary judge dealt with the principal cases and arguments advanced at trial, made adequate findings on duty and breach, and found no breach of duty by Allfab. The judge's handling of apportionment was not shown to be erroneous. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed with costs.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • ['The appeal be dismissed, with costs.']