VDS ENGINEERS PTY LTD v SKELE [1998] NSWCA 247

VDS ENGINEERS PTY LTD v SKELE [1998] NSWCA 247

The trial judge's findings on damages, including future economic loss, loss of superannuation, handyman services, and computer expenses, were supported by evidence and no error was established warranting appellate interference.

Parties
Appellant: VDS Engineers Pty Ltd; Respondent: Skele
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 November 1998
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Assessment of Damages, Future Economic Loss, Loss of Superannuation, Handyman Services, Capital and Maintenance Costs
Personal Injury Tort Assessment of Damages Future Economic Loss Loss of Superannuation Handyman Services Capital and Maintenance Costs

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Parties

VDS Engineers Pty Ltd

Appellant

Skele

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in calculation of future economic loss and loss of superannuation
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge's findings regarding need for handyman services was supported by evidence
  3. 3 Whether recurring expenses for retraining and computer maintenance were supported by evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's findings on damages, including future economic loss, loss of superannuation, handyman services, and computer expenses, were supported by evidence and no error was established warranting appellate interference.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.