14 Feb 1974
YEUNG PUI YEE v. TAM SIU KAI
- Citation
- YEUNG PUI YEE v. TAM SIU KAI
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA1536/1972
On the medical evidence the court concluded the child suffered a severe insult to the spinal cord resulting in permanent paraplegia and reduced life expectancy; weighing pain, loss of amenities, future care and comparative authorities the court assessed general damages at $230,000 and special damages at $7,000, ordered payment structure and directed interest rates and investment arrangements accordingly.