WHITELEY v BODYCOTT [1995] NSWCA 512

WHITELEY v BODYCOTT [1995] NSWCA 512

The trial judge's conclusion that the respondent's loss of income and reduction in earning capacity were causally related to injuries sustained in the accident was supported by evidence and not in error.

Parties
Appellant: Whiteley; Respondent: Bodycott
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 September 1995
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Causation, Loss of Earnings, Diminution of Future Earning Capacity
Damages Personal Injury Causation Loss of Earnings Diminution of Future Earning Capacity

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Parties

Whiteley

Appellant

Bodycott

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in finding a causal relationship between the respondent's loss of earnings/diminution of future earning capacity and the motor vehicle accident

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's conclusion that the respondent's loss of income and reduction in earning capacity were causally related to injuries sustained in the accident was supported by evidence and not in error.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs