Karvelis v Karvelis [1999] NSWCA 479

Karvelis v Karvelis [1999] NSWCA 479

The appeal was dismissed as there was no error or misuse of advantage in the trial judge's findings; damage calculations and interest award were reasonably based on evidence and proper legal principles.

Parties
Appellant: Pavlos Karvelis; Respondent: Margaret Karvelis
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 December 1999
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
dismissed
Legal Topics
Judge's Findings of Fact, Quantum of Damages, Unpaid Domestic Assistance, Interest on Past Economic Loss
Personal Injury Judge's Findings of Fact Quantum of Damages Unpaid Domestic Assistance Interest on Past Economic Loss

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Parties

Pavlos Karvelis

Appellant

Margaret Karvelis

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in findings of fact regarding the plaintiff's credit and reliability
  2. 2 Whether the damages awarded for economic and non-economic loss were disproportionate to the injury
  3. 3 Whether calculation of unpaid domestic assistance was in error

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed as there was no error or misuse of advantage in the trial judge's findings; damage calculations and interest award were reasonably based on evidence and proper legal principles.

Court Disposition

dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs