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 1. ) HASANUDDIN BIN RENTA 2. ) E BROTHERS TRADING SDN BHD

The High Court affirmed the Sessions Court's apportionment of negligence at 80% against the defendants and 20% against the deceased because the first respondent's guilty plea, investigation evidence (including absence of U-turn signage and the U-turn manoeuvre), toxicology results showing alcohol in the deceased's blood, and factual findings justified that allocation; appellate interference was unwarranted under settled principles.

Citation
NA-12BNCvC-29-09/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant/plaintiff: Hazelin Nor binti Zainal Abidin; Appellant/plaintiff: Dannis Al ‘Hafiz; Appellant/plaintiff: Shazryn Danisha binti Muhamad Hazri; Respondent/defendant: Hasanudin bin Renta; Respondent/defendant: E Brothers Trading Sdn Bhd
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
29 May 2024
Case Number
NA-12BNCvC-29-09/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / High Court Judgment on Appeal From Sessions Court (appeal Dismissed)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Contributory Negligence, Liability Apportionment, Vicarious Liability, Admission of Guilt, Toxicology Evidence
Source Language
Malay/English
Tort Road Traffic Law Civil Procedure Evidence Contributory Negligence Liability Apportionment Vicarious Liability Admission of Guilt +1 more

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 4 Authorities cited 8 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 3
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Hazelin Nor binti Zainal Abidin

Appellant/plaintiff

Dannis Al ‘Hafiz

Appellant/plaintiff

Shazryn Danisha binti Muhamad Hazri

Appellant/plaintiff

Hasanudin bin Renta

Respondent/defendant

E Brothers Trading Sdn Bhd

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / High Court Judgment on Appeal From Sessions Court (appeal Dismissed)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondents were liable for negligence and the correct apportionment of contributory negligence
  2. 2 Whether the first respondent's guilty plea and conviction under s43(1) Road Transport Act 1987 is admissible and weighty as evidence of negligence
  3. 3 Whether the deceased contributed to the accident through intoxication and riding in the fast lane

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court affirmed the Sessions Court's apportionment of negligence at 80% against the defendants and 20% against the deceased because the first respondent's guilty plea, investigation evidence (including absence of U-turn signage and the U-turn manoeuvre), toxicology results showing alcohol in the deceased's blood, and factual findings justified that allocation; appellate interference was unwarranted under settled principles.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Decision of Sessions Court (liability and quantum allocation 20:80) and High Court affirmed