Hume v Patterson [2011] NSWSC 439

Given both parties agree, the complexity of the damages issues, and the need for efficient resolution, it is desirable to order a separate determination of the question of liability.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 06 May 2011
Procedural Posture: Personal Injury Damages Claim / Interlocutory Application for Separate Determination of Liability
Outcome: Order made for separate determination of the question of liability.
Legal Topics: ['personal Injury' 'separate Determination of Issues' 'civil Procedure—interlocutory Applications']

['tort Law' 'civil Procedure'] ['personal Injury' 'separate Determination of Issues' 'civil Procedure—interlocutory Applications']

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Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Damages Claim / Interlocutory Application for Separate Determination of Liability

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether a separate determination of the question of liability should be ordered in the proceedings for damages arising from a personal injury accident.']

Ratio Decidendi

Given both parties agree, the complexity of the damages issues, and the need for efficient resolution, it is desirable to order a separate determination of the question of liability.

Court Disposition

Order made for separate determination of the question of liability.

Orders

["Order for separate determination of the question of liability pursuant to the Plaintiff's Notice of Motion." 'Orders 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 made in accordance with the Short Minutes of Order signed by legal representatives.']