Safiuddin Isyraq Bin Abdul Aziz 1. ) Pengarah/Ketua Jurutera Daerah Jabatan Kerja Raya Kota Tinggi 2. ) Jabatan Kerja Raya Kota Tinggi 3. ) Kerajaan Negeri Johor 4. ) Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri 5. ) PENGURUS TETO ENGINEERING SDN BHD

Safiuddin Isyraq Bin Abdul Aziz 1. ) Pengarah/Ketua Jurutera Daerah Jabatan Kerja Raya Kota Tinggi 2. ) Jabatan Kerja Raya Kota Tinggi 3. ) Kerajaan Negeri Johor 4. ) Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri 5. ) PENGURUS TETO ENGINEERING SDN BHD

On the balance of probabilities the evidence (site inspection and land records) established the fallen tree was within the jurisdiction of Defendants 1-4 who owed a duty to ensure user safety and breached that duty; plaintiff did not contribute to the accident; Defendants 1-4 are 100% liable; Defendant 6 is not liable and claim against Defendant 5 withdrawn; awards: RM65,000 general damages and RM102,061.55 special damages with interest at 5% p.a. for specified periods; costs on scale.

Citation
JH-A51KJ-2-04/2022 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Parties
Plaintif: SAFIUDDIN ISYRAQ BIN ABDUL AZIZ; Defendan Pertama: PENGARAH/KETUA JURUTERA DAERAH JABATAN KERJA RAYA KOTA TINGGI; Defendan Kedua: JABATAN KERJA RAYA KOTA TINGGI; Defendan Ketiga: KERAJAAN NEGERI JOHOR; Defendan Keempat: PEJABAT SETIAUSAHA KERAJAAN NEGERI JOHOR; Defendan Kelima: PENGURUS TETO ENGINEERING SDN BHD; Defendan Keenam: TETO ENGINEERING SDN BHD
Court
Sessions Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
19 August 2025
Case Number
JH-A51KJ-2-04/2022 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Procedural Posture
Guaman Sivil / Judgment (decision on Liability and Quantum)
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim allowed against Defendants 1-4 (100% liability). Claim against Defendant 6 dismissed. Claim against Defendant 5 withdrawn. Costs to plaintiff on scale.
Legal Topics
Burden of Proof, Contributory Negligence, Quantum of Damages, Interest on Damages, Jurisdictional Responsibility for Maintenance
Source Language
Malay/English
Tort Negligence Personal Injury Public Authority Liability Damages Burden of Proof Contributory Negligence Quantum of Damages +2 more

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Parties

SAFIUDDIN ISYRAQ BIN ABDUL AZIZ

Plaintif

PENGARAH/KETUA JURUTERA DAERAH JABATAN KERJA RAYA KOTA TINGGI

Defendan Pertama

JABATAN KERJA RAYA KOTA TINGGI

Defendan Kedua

KERAJAAN NEGERI JOHOR

Defendan Ketiga

PEJABAT SETIAUSAHA KERAJAAN NEGERI JOHOR

Defendan Keempat

PENGURUS TETO ENGINEERING SDN BHD

Defendan Kelima

TETO ENGINEERING SDN BHD

Defendan Keenam

Procedural Posture

Guaman Sivil / Judgment (decision on Liability and Quantum)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Defendants 1-4 were negligent in failing to prevent tree falling causing plaintiff's injuries
  2. 2 Whether the fallen tree was within the jurisdiction/maintenance responsibility of Defendants 1-4 or Defendant 6
  3. 3 Whether plaintiff contributed to the accident (contributory negligence)

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities the evidence (site inspection and land records) established the fallen tree was within the jurisdiction of Defendants 1-4 who owed a duty to ensure user safety and breached that duty; plaintiff did not contribute to the accident; Defendants 1-4 are 100% liable; Defendant 6 is not liable and claim against Defendant 5 withdrawn; awards: RM65,000 general damages and RM102,061.55 special damages with interest at 5% p.a. for specified periods; costs on scale.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claim allowed against Defendants 1-4 (100% liability). Claim against Defendant 6 dismissed. Claim against Defendant 5 withdrawn. Costs to plaintiff on scale.

Orders

  • Defendan Pertama, Defendan Kedua, Defendan Ketiga dan Defendan Keempat ordered to pay Plaintif general damages RM65,000
  • Defendan Pertama, Defendan Kedua, Defendan Ketiga dan Defendan Keempat ordered to pay Plaintif special damages RM102,061.55