Victorian Railways Commissioners v Henninges [1917] HCA 4

Victorian Railways Commissioners v Henninges [1917] HCA 4

There was evidence upon which the jury could conclude the driver was not guilty of negligence and that plaintiff's health complaint was not proven to result from the alleged negligence; no substantial wrong or miscarriage was shown to justify granting a new trial.

Parties
Appellants; Defendants: Victorian Railways Commissioners; Respondent; Plaintiff: Rose Ball Henninges
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 March 1917
Procedural Posture
Civil / Appeal From Supreme Court of Victoria, Following County Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed; order for new trial discharged; appeal to the Supreme Court dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Negligence, Personal Injury, Damages, Jury Verdict, New Trial, Misdirection
Tort Negligence Personal Injury Damages Jury Verdict New Trial Misdirection

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Parties

Victorian Railways Commissioners

Appellants; Defendants

Rose Ball Henninges

Respondent; Plaintiff

Procedural Posture

Civil / Appeal From Supreme Court of Victoria, Following County Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the jury's verdict for the defendants against the evidence on negligence and injury?
  2. 2 Should a new trial be granted due to alleged misdirection or possible nominal damages?

Ratio Decidendi

There was evidence upon which the jury could conclude the driver was not guilty of negligence and that plaintiff's health complaint was not proven to result from the alleged negligence; no substantial wrong or miscarriage was shown to justify granting a new trial.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; order for new trial discharged; appeal to the Supreme Court dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Order appealed from discharged.
  • Appeal to the Supreme Court dismissed with costs.