TKACIK v LEIGH [1997] NSWCA 320

TKACIK v LEIGH [1997] NSWCA 320

The trial judge’s determination relied on objective evidence (damage, skid marks), finding the collision occurred as per the respondent’s version, and there was no material error in her assessment of witness credibility warranting appellate intervention.

Parties
Appellant: TKACIK; Respondent: LEIGH
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 April 1997
Procedural Posture
Civil / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Motor Vehicle Collision, Witness Credibility, Assessment of Objective Evidence
Negligence Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Collision Witness Credibility Assessment of Objective Evidence

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Parties

TKACIK

Appellant

LEIGH

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the trial judge’s assessment of witness credibility materially affected by error?
  2. 2 Did the objective evidence (damage, skid marks) support the trial judge’s findings about how the collision occurred?

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge’s determination relied on objective evidence (damage, skid marks), finding the collision occurred as per the respondent’s version, and there was no material error in her assessment of witness credibility warranting appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.