Carter v Boan [2001] NSWCA 160

Carter v Boan [2001] NSWCA 160

The Court found that except for an overgenerous carer's allowance and a slip regarding past earnings, the trial judge's award was well based. The evidence justified the reduction of the carer's allowance to $25,000 due to the imprecision of evidence, and past earnings actually received ($19,972) should be deducted from past wage loss.

Parties
Appellant: Darren John Carter; Respondent: Peter David Boan
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 June 2001
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Partial appeal allowed; adjustments to damages to be made per reasons for judgment.
Legal Topics
Motor Accidents, Quantum of Damages, Excessive Damages, Pre Existing Condition
Personal Injury Motor Accidents Quantum of Damages Excessive Damages Pre Existing Condition

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Parties

Darren John Carter

Appellant

Peter David Boan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether damages awarded were excessive
  2. 2 Whether ultimate findings of the trial judge were well based
  3. 3 Whether pre-existing condition deteriorated as a result of accident injuries

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that except for an overgenerous carer's allowance and a slip regarding past earnings, the trial judge's award was well based. The evidence justified the reduction of the carer's allowance to $25,000 due to the imprecision of evidence, and past earnings actually received ($19,972) should be deducted from past wage loss.

Court Disposition

Partial appeal allowed; adjustments to damages to be made per reasons for judgment.

Orders

  • Carer's allowance reduced to $25,000 from $50,000.
  • Past earnings of $19,972 to be deducted from past wage loss.