HALTEH v TURNER [1992] NSWCA 104

HALTEH v TURNER [1992] NSWCA 104

There was no basis upon which to interfere with the trial judge's findings regarding the respondent's disabilities being attributable to the accident, but the quantification of general damages, interest, and royalties was erroneous and required substantial reduction.

Parties
Appellant: Halteh; Respondent: Turner
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 March 1992
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Court of Appeal Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Personal Injury, Damages, Motor Vehicle Accident, Quantification of Damages
Tort Law Personal Injury Damages Motor Vehicle Accident Quantification of Damages

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Parties

Halteh

Appellant

Turner

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Court of Appeal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the frozen shoulder and finger numbness were attributable to the accident
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in the quantification of damages particularly general damages, interest, and royalties

Ratio Decidendi

There was no basis upon which to interfere with the trial judge's findings regarding the respondent's disabilities being attributable to the accident, but the quantification of general damages, interest, and royalties was erroneous and required substantial reduction.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Appeal allowed
  • Judgment below set aside and verdict for the respondent in the sum of $172,486.70