BOTTOMLEY v GIO [1995] NSWCA 56

BOTTOMLEY v GIO [1995] NSWCA 56

The trial judge’s adverse findings regarding the plaintiff’s credibility and the conclusion that there was no past or future economic loss were reasonably open on the evidence, and there were no procedural errors sufficient to warrant appellate intervention.

Parties
Plaintiff/appellant: Mr Bottomley; Defendant/respondent: GIO
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 March 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil / Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Personal Injury, Economic Loss, Credibility on Appeal
Tort Personal Injury Economic Loss Credibility on Appeal

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Parties

Mr Bottomley

Plaintiff/appellant

GIO

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's findings regarding the plaintiff's credibility and the absence of economic loss were open on the evidence
  2. 2 Whether the defendant's challenge to the plaintiff's credibility was properly put in cross-examination
  3. 3 Whether conflicting medical evidence requires cross-examination of medical witnesses

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge’s adverse findings regarding the plaintiff’s credibility and the conclusion that there was no past or future economic loss were reasonably open on the evidence, and there were no procedural errors sufficient to warrant appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.