LEGGE V. BEDFORD
The verdict, though large, was not so excessive as to be outside the possible limits of jury assessment; therefore, the decision to refuse a new trial was correct.
- Parties
- Appellant: Bedford; Respondent: Legge
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 16 August 1957
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
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Parties
Bedford
Appellant
Legge
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the verdict was excessively high and warranted a new trial
Ratio Decidendi
The verdict, though large, was not so excessive as to be outside the possible limits of jury assessment; therefore, the decision to refuse a new trial was correct.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed with costs
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