LE v DOBE [1996] NSWCA 319

LE v DOBE [1996] NSWCA 319

The trial judge appropriately considered the probabilities related to loss of the Westpac run and the likelihood of the respondent continuing to work at her pre-accident rate; there was no error in not discounting further for these contingencies.

Parties
Appellant: LE; Respondent: DOBE
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 May 1996
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Decision on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Motor Vehicle Accident, Assessment of Future Economic Loss
Damages Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident Assessment of Future Economic Loss

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Parties

LE

Appellant

DOBE

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Decision on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the damages awarded for past and future economic loss were excessive or in error.

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge appropriately considered the probabilities related to loss of the Westpac run and the likelihood of the respondent continuing to work at her pre-accident rate; there was no error in not discounting further for these contingencies.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs