RUKIYE DOGAN v AKIF DOGAN [1992] NSWCA 59

RUKIYE DOGAN v AKIF DOGAN [1992] NSWCA 59

The trial judge's findings were based on erroneous reasoning and a partial view of the evidence, justifying the setting aside of the judgment and remittal for a new trial.

Parties
Appellant: Rukiye Dogan; Respondent: Akif Dogan
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 March 1992
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed; judgment set aside except as to costs; new trial ordered.
Legal Topics
Negligence, Assessment of Damages, Errors of Fact, Remittal for New Trial
Tort Law Negligence Assessment of Damages Errors of Fact Remittal for New Trial

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Parties

Rukiye Dogan

Appellant

Akif Dogan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge overlooked relevant evidence affecting causation and damages
  2. 2 Whether the judgment contained errors of fact and erroneous reasoning justifying remittal for a new trial

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's findings were based on erroneous reasoning and a partial view of the evidence, justifying the setting aside of the judgment and remittal for a new trial.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; judgment set aside except as to costs; new trial ordered.

Orders

  • Judgment of Judge Mahoney set aside except as to costs.
  • New trial ordered in the District Court.