Croker v Victims Compensation Fund Corporation [1999] NSWDC 7

Croker v Victims Compensation Fund Corporation [1999] NSWDC 7

Based on the medical evidence available (Mr Vaughan's reports), the appellant's condition did not constitute 'shock' as defined by the Victims Compensation Act 1996, and therefore no compensable injury was established under the Act.

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Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 September 1999
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Merits Disposition
Outcome
appeal dismissed after granting leave
Legal Topics
['victims Compensation' 'mental Injury' 'shock']
['compensation Law'] ['victims Compensation' 'mental Injury' 'shock']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Merits Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the applicant suffered 'shock' within the meaning of the Victims Compensation Act 1996 Schedule 1(5)"]

Ratio Decidendi

Based on the medical evidence available (Mr Vaughan's reports), the appellant's condition did not constitute 'shock' as defined by the Victims Compensation Act 1996, and therefore no compensable injury was established under the Act.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed after granting leave

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal granted' 'Appeal dismissed' 'No order as to costs']