ANSLOW V. PORTER
The damages, although high, were not such that a reasonable jury could not have reached that figure; the award was within the permissible range given the seriousness of the injuries and their consequences.
- Parties
- Appellant: Ansell; Respondent: Porter
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 22 April 1954
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Personal Injuries, Damages, Assessment of Damages, Jury Verdict
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Parties
Ansell
Appellant
Porter
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the jury's assessment of damages was excessive to such an extent that no reasonable jury could have awarded such a sum
Ratio Decidendi
The damages, although high, were not such that a reasonable jury could not have reached that figure; the award was within the permissible range given the seriousness of the injuries and their consequences.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal be dismissed with costs.
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