CATHCART & ANOR. V. SPEE

CATHCART & ANOR. V. SPEE

The sole ground of appeal, that the verdict was against the weight of evidence, does not succeed where the issue is one of credibility and inference for the jury, and there is no clear error or misunderstanding demonstrated.

Parties
Appellant: Cathcart & Anor
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 August 1962
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment (reasons Delivered Orally)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Personal Injuries, Jury Verdicts, Appeals Verdict Against the Evidence
Tort Law Personal Injuries Jury Verdicts Appeals Verdict Against the Evidence

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Parties

Cathcart & Anor

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment (reasons Delivered Orally)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the jury's verdict was against the evidence and the weight of the evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The sole ground of appeal, that the verdict was against the weight of evidence, does not succeed where the issue is one of credibility and inference for the jury, and there is no clear error or misunderstanding demonstrated.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs