BAILEY v SYDNEY ELECTRICITY [1997] NSWCA 37

BAILEY v SYDNEY ELECTRICITY [1997] NSWCA 37

The trial judge disclosed essential reasoning steps and provided sufficient reasons consistent with the rule in Soulemezis v Dudley; there was evidence relied upon despite its brevity and acceptance during the trial, and the appeal must fail.

Parties
Appellant: BAILEY; Respondent: Sydney Electricity
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 August 1997
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Adequacy of Reasons, Rule in Soulemezis V Dudley (holdings) Pty Ltd, No Evidence, Medical Evidence, Psychiatric Condition
Workers Compensation Adequacy of Reasons Rule in Soulemezis V Dudley (holdings) Pty Ltd No Evidence Medical Evidence Psychiatric Condition

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Parties

BAILEY

Appellant

Sydney Electricity

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge failed to give adequate reasons for critical issues
  2. 2 Whether there was evidence upon which findings were made

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge disclosed essential reasoning steps and provided sufficient reasons consistent with the rule in Soulemezis v Dudley; there was evidence relied upon despite its brevity and acceptance during the trial, and the appeal must fail.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs