SPF FORMWORK PTY LTD v SIMONOVIC [1993] NSWCA 250

SPF FORMWORK PTY LTD v SIMONOVIC [1993] NSWCA 250

The trial judge erred by calculating compensation as 30% of $83,400, rather than 30% of 60% of $83,400 as required by s66 and the correct legal approach established in Jones Bros; the discretion on interest was not shown to have miscarried.

Parties
Appellant: SPF Formwork Pty Ltd; Respondent: Simonovic
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 April 1993
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Court of Appeal Decision on Appeal From Compensation Court
Outcome
Appeal upheld in part; award under s66 reduced; other orders confirmed.
Legal Topics
Calculation of Lump Sum Compensation Under S66, Award of Interest on Compensation, Construction of S66 and S67 Workers Compensation Act 1987
Workers' Compensation Calculation of Lump Sum Compensation Under S66 Award of Interest on Compensation Construction of S66 and S67 Workers Compensation Act 1987

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Parties

SPF Formwork Pty Ltd

Appellant

Simonovic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Court of Appeal Decision on Appeal From Compensation Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Manser CCJ erred in awarding $25,020 pursuant to s66, by using an incorrect approach to calculation based on impairment percentage
  2. 2 Whether the award of interest was made in error, in relation to rates and period

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge erred by calculating compensation as 30% of $83,400, rather than 30% of 60% of $83,400 as required by s66 and the correct legal approach established in Jones Bros; the discretion on interest was not shown to have miscarried.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld in part; award under s66 reduced; other orders confirmed.

Orders

  • So much of Manser CCJ's order as awarded the respondent the sum of $25,020 pursuant to s66 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 be set aside and in lieu thereof there be entered an award for the respondent in the sum of $15,012.
  • The terms of Manser CCJ's award otherwise confirmed.