ICM AGRICULTURE PTY LTD v PERRY [2002] NSWCA 257

ICM AGRICULTURE PTY LTD v PERRY [2002] NSWCA 257

The trial judge erred in law by holding that the substantial contributing factor requirement in section 9A was satisfied solely because the injury arose out of or in the course of employment; this error warranted setting aside the order and remitting the matter for proper determination.

Parties
Appellant: ICM Agriculture Pty Ltd; Respondent: Simon Perry
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 August 2002
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Compensation Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed; Compensation Court decision set aside; matter remitted for further determination; respondent to pay appellant's costs.
Legal Topics
Injury in the Course of Employment, Substantial Contributing Factor, Residence on Employer’s Property, Section 9 a Interpretation
Workers Compensation Injury in the Course of Employment Substantial Contributing Factor Residence on Employer’s Property Section 9 a Interpretation

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Parties

ICM Agriculture Pty Ltd

Appellant

Simon Perry

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Compensation Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the worker was injured in the course of employment under the Workers Compensation Act 1987
  2. 2 Whether the worker resided on the employer's property because he had been induced or encouraged to do so
  3. 3 Whether employment was a substantial contributing factor to the injury as required by section 9A

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge erred in law by holding that the substantial contributing factor requirement in section 9A was satisfied solely because the injury arose out of or in the course of employment; this error warranted setting aside the order and remitting the matter for proper determination.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; Compensation Court decision set aside; matter remitted for further determination; respondent to pay appellant's costs.

Orders

  • Appeal allowed.
  • Set aside award made on 1 August 2001.