BACHMANN v COPEMAN [1994] NSWCA 15

BACHMANN v COPEMAN [1994] NSWCA 15

The trial judge's method of using the 'cushion' approach reflected a proper assessment of the chances and possibilities relating to the respondent's future economic loss, not a fixed assumption of employment duration.

Parties
Appellant: Bachmann; Respondent: Copeman
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 October 1994
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Future Economic Loss Assessment, Cushion Approach
Damages Future Economic Loss Assessment Cushion Approach

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Parties

Bachmann

Appellant

Copeman

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge correctly assessed future economic loss using the 'cushion' approach

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's method of using the 'cushion' approach reflected a proper assessment of the chances and possibilities relating to the respondent's future economic loss, not a fixed assumption of employment duration.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs