STANCEVSKI v EPSTEIN & CO LIMITED T/as ZENITH HARDWARE [1996] NSWCA 486

STANCEVSKI v EPSTEIN & CO LIMITED T/as ZENITH HARDWARE [1996] NSWCA 486

The appeal was dismissed because the trial Judge's findings regarding the appellant's exaggeration of symptoms and the temporary nature of any aggravation of a pre-existing condition were open on the evidence, and there was no basis for appellate intervention.

Parties
Appellant: Stancevski; Respondent: Epstein & Co Limited t/as Zenith Hardware
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 August 1996
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Workplace Injury, Assessment of Damages, Evidence, Credibility
Personal Injury Workplace Injury Assessment of Damages Evidence Credibility

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Parties

Stancevski

Appellant

Epstein & Co Limited t/as Zenith Hardware

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial Judge erred in assessing the extent and effect of the appellant's injuries
  2. 2 Whether the conclusions regarding the appellant's credibility and exaggeration of symptoms were justified
  3. 3 Whether the quantification of damages for past economic loss and out-of-pocket expenses was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the trial Judge's findings regarding the appellant's exaggeration of symptoms and the temporary nature of any aggravation of a pre-existing condition were open on the evidence, and there was no basis for appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.