Farcy v E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd. [1973] JJ 2335 (22 January 1973)

Farcy v E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd. [1973] JJ 2335 (22 January 1973)

The court held that damages for future loss should be assessed by multiplying the annual dependency at the date of trial by a figure determined by working life expectancy, adjusted for normal hazards and accelerated payment, and that inflation may justify increasing the multiplier.

Citation
[1973] JJ 2335
Parties
Applicant: Farcy; Respondent: E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 January 1973
Procedural Posture
Tort / Trial
Outcome
damages awarded
Legal Topics
Fatal Accidents, Damages, Future Loss Assessment
Tort Law Fatal Accidents Damages Future Loss Assessment

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Parties

Farcy

Applicant

E. Flaherty & Co. Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Tort / Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 method of assessing damages for future loss in fatal accident cases

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that damages for future loss should be assessed by multiplying the annual dependency at the date of trial by a figure determined by working life expectancy, adjusted for normal hazards and accelerated payment, and that inflation may justify increasing the multiplier.

Court Disposition

damages awarded

Orders

  • Damages for future loss to be calculated as per the specified method.