COMAN V. MAYHEW

COMAN V. MAYHEW

The judge assessed damages based on the nature and permanence of injuries suffered by the plaintiff, the impact on his outlook and employment, and included special damages for loss of earnings, medical and related expenses, and compensation for the extinguishment of sick leave entitlement.

Parties
Plaintiff: WM Howton; Defendant: ERLLLIE COMA ROGGE. MAXBEN
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 July 1961
Procedural Posture
Civil / Assessment of Damages After Default Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Negligence, Personal Injury, Damages Assessment
Tort Law Negligence Personal Injury Damages Assessment

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Parties

WM Howton

Plaintiff

ERLLLIE COMA ROGGE. MAXBEN

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Assessment of Damages After Default Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What damages should be awarded for the plaintiff's personal injuries caused by the defendant's negligence

Ratio Decidendi

The judge assessed damages based on the nature and permanence of injuries suffered by the plaintiff, the impact on his outlook and employment, and included special damages for loss of earnings, medical and related expenses, and compensation for the extinguishment of sick leave entitlement.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded £2,700 in damages with costs