13 Oct 1983
LI PING SUM v. CHAN WAI TONG AND OTHERS
- Citation
- LI PING SUM v. CHAN WAI TONG AND OTHERS
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACV53/1983
The Master's award for general damages was a wholly erroneous estimate and must be increased; appellant entitled to general damages of HK$90,000 and to loss of future earning capacity assessed at 20% of current earnings ($600/month) capitalised by a multiplier of 15 yielding HK$108,000; bonesetter expenses of HK$1,500 are recoverable; doctor's fees Award of HK$500 by the Master stands; total judgment HK$205,995; interest on non‑economic loss at 2% from service of writ to judgment, no interest on future earnings component, and interest on special damages at 7% from date of accident to judgment.
- Assessment of damages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Medical evidence
- Recoverability of traditional treatment expenses
- Legal aid certificate
- Rates and periods of interest