LEGGE V. BEDFORD

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

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Bedford

Appellant

Legge

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

  1. 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