1. ) HASANUDDIN BIN RENTA 2. ) E BROTHERS TRADING SDN BHD 1. ) HAZELIN NOR BINTI ZAINAL ABIDIN ( Menuntut sebagai Isteri dan Anak-Anak Yang Sah serta Orang Tanggungan Simati, MUHAMAD HAZRI BIN ASLIYAS ) 2. ) XXXX

1. ) HASANUDDIN BIN RENTA 2. ) E BROTHERS TRADING SDN BHD 1. ) HAZELIN NOR BINTI ZAINAL ABIDIN ( Menuntut sebagai Isteri dan Anak-Anak Yang Sah serta Orang Tanggungan Simati, MUHAMAD HAZRI BIN ASLIYAS ) 2. ) XXXX

Appeal dismissed. The High Court held the Sessions Court's apportionment (20% contributor: deceased; 80% defendants) and the quantum awards were reasonable, supported by evidence and correctly calculated under Section 7(3) Civil Law Act; appellants failed to demonstrate legal error, misapprehension of facts or a wholly erroneous estimate to justify interference.

Citation
NA-12BNCvC-28-09/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant Defendant: Hasanudin bin Renta; Appellant Defendant: E Brothers Trading Sdn Bhd; Respondent Plaintiff: Hazelin Nor binti Zainal Abidin; Respondent Plaintiff: Dannis Al 'Hafiz; Respondent Plaintiff: Shazryn Danisha binti Muhamad Hazri
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
29 May 2024
Case Number
NA-12BNCvC-28-09/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal From Sessions Court / Appellate Judgment (high Court)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Apportionment of Liability, Loss of Dependency, Bereavement, Funeral and Documentation Expenses, Standard of Appellate Review on Quantum
Source Language
Malay/English
Torts Motor Vehicle Accidents Wrongful Death Civil Damages Apportionment of Liability Loss of Dependency Bereavement Funeral and Documentation Expenses +1 more

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Parties

Hasanudin bin Renta

Appellant Defendant

E Brothers Trading Sdn Bhd

Appellant Defendant

Hazelin Nor binti Zainal Abidin

Respondent Plaintiff

Dannis Al 'Hafiz

Respondent Plaintiff

Shazryn Danisha binti Muhamad Hazri

Respondent Plaintiff

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal From Sessions Court / Appellate Judgment (high Court)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Sessions Court's apportionment of liability (20:80) was correct
  2. 2 Whether the quantum awarded for loss of dependency, bereavement and funeral/documentation expenses was excessive or unsupported by evidence
  3. 3 Whether the appellate court should interfere with the trial court's assessment of damages

Ratio Decidendi

Appeal dismissed. The High Court held the Sessions Court's apportionment (20% contributor: deceased; 80% defendants) and the quantum awards were reasonable, supported by evidence and correctly calculated under Section 7(3) Civil Law Act; appellants failed to demonstrate legal error, misapprehension of facts or a wholly erroneous estimate to justify interference.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • No order as to costs