VARGA V. SANTUCCI AND ANOTHER

There was no evidence of contributory negligence on the part of the deceased Santucci fit to be submitted to the jury, and no reason was seen for disturbing the jury's apportionment of damages.

Parties: Varga; Santucci; Another
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 14 October 1965
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: Appeal dismissed with costs.

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Parties

Varga

Santucci

Another

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 contributory negligence
2 apportionment of damages

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of contributory negligence on the part of the deceased Santucci fit to be submitted to the jury, and no reason was seen for disturbing the jury's apportionment of damages.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

Appeal dismissed with costs.