MILLS v ELLIOTT [1991] NSWCA 199

MILLS v ELLIOTT [1991] NSWCA 199

The awards for general damages, cleaning services, and past and future economic loss were within the permissible discretionary range and supported by the evidence; there was no error in the trial judge's reasoning justifying appellate interference.

Parties
Plaintiff: Mills; Defendant: Elliott
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 February 1991
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Damages, Quantum, Motor Vehicle Accident
Tort Law Personal Injury Damages Quantum Motor Vehicle Accident

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Parties

Mills

Plaintiff

Elliott

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's award for general damages, past and future cleaning expenses, and past and future economic loss were excessive so as to warrant appellate intervention

Ratio Decidendi

The awards for general damages, cleaning services, and past and future economic loss were within the permissible discretionary range and supported by the evidence; there was no error in the trial judge's reasoning justifying appellate interference.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs