WAKE v WALSH [1995] NSWCA 490

WAKE v WALSH [1995] NSWCA 490

There is no demonstrated inconsistency between the awards for past and future economic loss; the appellant has not shown implicit error in the Master's assessment, and the award stands.

Parties
Appellant: Wake; Respondent: Walsh
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 March 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal; Post Judgment on Damages
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Assessment of Damages, Future Economic Loss
Tort Law Assessment of Damages Future Economic Loss

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Parties

Wake

Appellant

Walsh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal; Post Judgment on Damages

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the award of damages for loss of future earning capacity was manifestly inconsistent with the award for past economic loss and should be reviewed

Ratio Decidendi

There is no demonstrated inconsistency between the awards for past and future economic loss; the appellant has not shown implicit error in the Master's assessment, and the award stands.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs