ROBERTS v SMITH [1998] NSWCA 189
The trial judge's findings were insufficient and inadequate to assess damages, and the causal nexus between the accident and psychological problems required clearer analysis. Because the determinations regarding contributory factors were inadequate, a retrial was unavoidable.
- Parties
- Appellant: William Roberts; Respondent: Smith
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 19 November 1998
- Procedural Posture
- Personal Injury / Appeal
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Personal Injury, Industrial Accident, Quantum Appeal
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Parties
William Roberts
Appellant
Smith
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury / Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial judge's findings on damages were insufficient and inadequate
- 2 Whether there was a causal nexus between the accident and the appellant's psychological problems
- 3 Whether other factors contributed to the appellant's psychological problems and to what extent
Ratio Decidendi
The trial judge's findings were insufficient and inadequate to assess damages, and the causal nexus between the accident and psychological problems required clearer analysis. Because the determinations regarding contributory factors were inadequate, a retrial was unavoidable.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Damages awarded below set aside
- Retrial as to damages ordered
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