BATTY & ANOR. V. EVANS
It was within the jury's province to assess damages and include the deceased's future prospects. Although the award was large, it was not so unreasonable as to warrant the appellate court's intervention. The appeal should be dismissed and the jury's verdict upheld.
- Parties
- Appellant: Batty & Anor.; Respondent: Evans
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 10 September 1954
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Assessment of Damages, Fatal Accident Claims, Appeal Against Damages, Jury Verdict, Compensation to Relatives Act 1897
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Parties
Batty & Anor.
Appellant
Evans
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the damages awarded by the jury were excessive in a claim under the Compensation to Relatives Act 1897 for wrongful death.
- 2 Whether the appellate court should interfere with the jury's discretion in assessing damages.
Ratio Decidendi
It was within the jury's province to assess damages and include the deceased's future prospects. Although the award was large, it was not so unreasonable as to warrant the appellate court's intervention. The appeal should be dismissed and the jury's verdict upheld.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs
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