SIMPSON V. BLACK

SIMPSON V. BLACK

On the evidence, the defendant's negligence resulted in lacerations, scarring, and minor concussion, leading to both personal and pecuniary losses for the plaintiff. The total damages assessed include both general damages for suffering and special damages by agreement.

Parties
Plaintiff: Simpson; Defendant: Black
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 August 1972
Procedural Posture
Tort / Judgment
Outcome
Verdict for the plaintiff.
Legal Topics
Negligence, Personal Injury, Damages
Tort Law Negligence Personal Injury Damages

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Parties

Simpson

Plaintiff

Black

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Tort / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer brain damage in addition to other injuries and pecuniary loss.

Ratio Decidendi

On the evidence, the defendant's negligence resulted in lacerations, scarring, and minor concussion, leading to both personal and pecuniary losses for the plaintiff. The total damages assessed include both general damages for suffering and special damages by agreement.

Court Disposition

Verdict for the plaintiff.

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded $12,600 with costs.
  • Usual order as to exhibits.