SKINNER v BARAC [1995] NSWCA 434

SKINNER v BARAC [1995] NSWCA 434

Both awards for general damages and future economic loss were discretionary and supported by the evidence. Neither was beyond the range of a sound discretionary judgment, and no error was shown to justify appellate interference.

Parties
Appellant: Skinner; Respondent: Barac
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 July 1995
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment of Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Motor Vehicle Accident, Damages Assessment, Future Economic Loss, General Damages
Torts Motor Vehicle Accident Damages Assessment Future Economic Loss General Damages

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Parties

Skinner

Appellant

Barac

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the award for general damages was excessive
  2. 2 Whether the award for future economic loss was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

Both awards for general damages and future economic loss were discretionary and supported by the evidence. Neither was beyond the range of a sound discretionary judgment, and no error was shown to justify appellate interference.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.