Murphy v. Minister for Defence [1999] IESC 58 (19th July, 1999)

Murphy v. Minister for Defence [1999] IESC 58 (19th July, 1999)

The assessment of future loss of earnings requires factual determination of actual loss, taking into account uncertainties such as illness or unemployment, before actuarial evidence is applied to quantify the loss.

Citation
[1999] IESC 58
Parties
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Principles of Reddy v. Bates reaffirmed; guidance on assessment of future loss of earnings clarified.
Legal Topics
Assessment of Damages, Loss of Future Earnings, Use of Actuarial Evidence
Tort Law Assessment of Damages Loss of Future Earnings Use of Actuarial Evidence

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Parties

Not specified

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 How should loss of future earnings be assessed in personal injury cases?
  2. 2 What is the proper role of actuarial evidence in quantifying future losses?

Ratio Decidendi

The assessment of future loss of earnings requires factual determination of actual loss, taking into account uncertainties such as illness or unemployment, before actuarial evidence is applied to quantify the loss.

Court Disposition

Principles of Reddy v. Bates reaffirmed; guidance on assessment of future loss of earnings clarified.