GRAY v MORAHAN [1995] NSWCA 184

GRAY v MORAHAN [1995] NSWCA 184

The respondent was not in breach of any duty of care, and even if there was a breach, the appellant failed to show causal connection between any breach and the accident. The findings of fact made by the Master supported the conclusion that negligence had not been made out.

Parties
Appellant: Gray; Respondent: Morahan
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 November 1995
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Court of Appeal Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Duty of Care, Road Accident, Causation, Negligence
Torts Duty of Care Road Accident Causation Negligence

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Parties

Gray

Appellant

Morahan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Court of Appeal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached her duty of care to the appellant.
  2. 2 Whether any breach of duty by the respondent caused the accident.

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent was not in breach of any duty of care, and even if there was a breach, the appellant failed to show causal connection between any breach and the accident. The findings of fact made by the Master supported the conclusion that negligence had not been made out.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs