WONG HEI CHUN v. CHONG MING SHIH

WONG HEI CHUN v. CHONG MING SHIH

Liability accepted; quantum fixed for damages for the right eye injury at a total of $480,833 comprising PSLA $280,000, past loss of earnings $76,295, past medical and travel $5,980, interest on PSLA and specials, future loss of earnings $89,100 and future medical $13,000; costs awarded to the plaintiff with certificate for counsel and costs to be taxed under Legal Aid Regulations.

Citation
WONG HEI CHUN v. CHONG MING SHIH
Parties
Defendant: Chong Ming Shih
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
30 September 2004
Case Number
DCPI429/2004
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury (assault) / Assessment of Damages; Judgment Delivered 30 September 2004
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff in the sum of $480,833; costs to Plaintiff; certificate for counsel; plaintiff's own costs to be taxed in accordance with Legal Aid Regulations.
Legal Topics
Assault, Damages Assessment, Loss of Earnings, Future Loss, Interest, Costs
Source Language
EN
Tort Personal Injury Civil Procedure Assault Damages Assessment Loss of Earnings Future Loss Interest +1 more

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Parties

Chong Ming Shih

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury (assault) / Assessment of Damages; Judgment Delivered 30 September 2004

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether plaintiff entitled to damages for injuries caused by defendant's assault
  2. 2 Appropriate quantum for general damages (PSLA), special damages, loss of earnings, future loss and future medical expenses
  3. 3 Appropriate rates and periods for interest and costs

Ratio Decidendi

Liability accepted; quantum fixed for damages for the right eye injury at a total of $480,833 comprising PSLA $280,000, past loss of earnings $76,295, past medical and travel $5,980, interest on PSLA and specials, future loss of earnings $89,100 and future medical $13,000; costs awarded to the plaintiff with certificate for counsel and costs to be taxed under Legal Aid Regulations.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff in the sum of $480,833; costs to Plaintiff; certificate for counsel; plaintiff's own costs to be taxed in accordance with Legal Aid Regulations.

Orders

  • Damages awarded to Plaintiff in the sum of $480,833
  • Interest on PSLA at 2% per annum calculated as $4,667