WATTS v SINGH WATTS v GREWAL [1989] NSWCA 224

WATTS v SINGH WATTS v GREWAL [1989] NSWCA 224

There being no error in the trial judge’s assessment of the only credible witness or in the reasoning regarding equal plausibility of alternative hypotheses, there is no ground for appellate intervention.

Parties
Appellant: Watts; Respondent: Singh; Respondent: Grewal
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 September 1989
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Trial Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeal, Standard of Appellate Review
Negligence Motor Vehicle Accidents Appeal Standard of Appellate Review

Case Brief

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Parties

Watts

Appellant

Singh

Respondent

Grewal

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Trial Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in fact finding regarding which vehicle crossed the centre line
  2. 2 Whether there is a basis for appellate intervention in the trial judge's reasoning

Ratio Decidendi

There being no error in the trial judge’s assessment of the only credible witness or in the reasoning regarding equal plausibility of alternative hypotheses, there is no ground for appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Each of the appeals is dismissed with costs.