Michael Dryden v David John Jones [2018] NSWDC 223

Michael Dryden v David John Jones [2018] NSWDC 223

The plaintiff is entitled to substantial damages for psychological, social, and economic harm caused by intentional sexual assaults committed by the defendant. Damages include general damages, aggravated damages, interest, past and future medical expenses, past economic loss, superannuation loss, and a buffer for future economic loss, to be assessed according to common law principles.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 August 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil / Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment
Outcome
Damages assessed; judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
['sexual Assault' 'aggravated Damages' 'assessment of Damages']
['tort Law' 'personal Injury'] ['sexual Assault' 'aggravated Damages' 'assessment of Damages']

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Procedural Posture

Civil / Assessment of Damages Following Default Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Entitlement to damages for intentional torts involving sexual assault' 'Assessment of aggravated damages' 'Assessment of economic and non-economic loss']

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff is entitled to substantial damages for psychological, social, and economic harm caused by intentional sexual assaults committed by the defendant. Damages include general damages, aggravated damages, interest, past and future medical expenses, past economic loss, superannuation loss, and a buffer for future economic loss, to be assessed according to common law principles.

Court Disposition

Damages assessed; judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • ['Defendant to pay plaintiff a total of $421,071 in damages.' "Defendant to pay plaintiff's costs as agreed or assessed."]