HANNAN v THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA [1994] NSWCA 121

HANNAN v THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA [1994] NSWCA 121

Due to multiple inconsistencies in the plaintiff's statements and those of witnesses, the trial judge's finding against the plaintiff was properly made and cannot be interfered with on appeal.

Parties
Plaintiff/appellant: Mrs Hannan; Defendant/respondent: Commonwealth of Australia
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 November 1994
Procedural Posture
Workers Compensation / Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Credibility of Plaintiff, Inconsistent Evidence, Findings of Trial Judge
Workers Compensation Credibility of Plaintiff Inconsistent Evidence Findings of Trial Judge

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Parties

Mrs Hannan

Plaintiff/appellant

Commonwealth of Australia

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Workers Compensation / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in finding against the plaintiff based on inconsistent statements and evidence.

Ratio Decidendi

Due to multiple inconsistencies in the plaintiff's statements and those of witnesses, the trial judge's finding against the plaintiff was properly made and cannot be interfered with on appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.