Suzanne Lyons v Clay Fletcher [2012] NSWDC 207
Although the defendant breached his duty of care by not keeping a proper lookout, the breach was not causative of the plaintiff's injuries because the time available to perceive and avoid the plaintiff was insufficient even with reasonable care, given the circumstances and evidence. Factual causation under s 5D of the Civil Liability Act 2002 was not established.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 09 November 2012
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Trial Judgment
- Outcome
- Verdict for the defendant
- Legal Topics
- ['duty of Care' 'negligence' 'contributory Negligence' 'personal Injury' 'damages']
Case Brief
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Procedural Posture
Civil / Trial Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether the defendant breached the duty of care owed to the plaintiff as a pedestrian.' "Whether any breach of duty by the defendant caused the plaintiff's injuries (factual causation)." 'Assessment of contributory negligence by the plaintiff.']
Ratio Decidendi
Although the defendant breached his duty of care by not keeping a proper lookout, the breach was not causative of the plaintiff's injuries because the time available to perceive and avoid the plaintiff was insufficient even with reasonable care, given the circumstances and evidence. Factual causation under s 5D of the Civil Liability Act 2002 was not established.
Court Disposition
Verdict for the defendant
Orders
- ['Verdict for the defendant.' "Plaintiff to pay the defendant's costs." 'Exhibits to be returned.' 'Parties have liberty to apply on seven days notice in respect of costs if a special order is to be applied for.']
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