1.LIM KANG SENG 2.LIM QWEE DING 1. RANI A/P MARIMUTHU merupakan ibu yang sah kepada PAUL RUBEN A/L PANBALAN, simati dan membawa tindakan ini untuk dirinya dan juga pihak estate simati di bawah Seksyen 7 & 8 Akta Undang-Undang Sivil 1956 2.

1.LIM KANG SENG 2.LIM QWEE DING 1. RANI A/P MARIMUTHU merupakan ibu yang sah kepada PAUL RUBEN A/L PANBALAN, simati dan membawa tindakan ini untuk dirinya dan juga pihak estate simati di bawah Seksyen 7 & 8 Akta Undang-Undang Sivil 1956 2.

The appeal was dismissed because the High Court found no appealable error: the CCTV and investigating officer evidence supported the Sessions Court finding of 100% liability against the Defendants; the trial judge properly exercised discretion under s73A to admit employment and salary documents; and the awards for loss of dependency, general and special damages were reasonable and not so extreme as to warrant appellate interference under established standards.

Citation
JA-12B-53-11/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant/defendant: LIM KANG SENG; Appellant/defendant: LIM QWEE DING; Respondent/plaintiff (representing Estate): RANI A/P MARIMUTHU; Respondent/plaintiff: DANIAL RUBEN A/L PANBALAN
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
10 November 2020
Case Number
JA-12B-53-11/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal (motor Vehicle Personal Injury) / Final Judgment on Appeal (dismissed)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; Sessions Court judgment affirmed
Legal Topics
Negligence, Apportionment of Liability, Loss of Dependency, Admissibility of Documentary Evidence (s73 A), Quantum of Damages, Standard of Appellate Review
Source Language
Malay/English
Tort Motor Vehicle Law Evidence Civil Procedure Damages Law Negligence Apportionment of Liability Loss of Dependency +3 more

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Parties

LIM KANG SENG

Appellant/defendant

LIM QWEE DING

Appellant/defendant

RANI A/P MARIMUTHU

Respondent/plaintiff (representing Estate)

DANIAL RUBEN A/L PANBALAN

Respondent/plaintiff

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal (motor Vehicle Personal Injury) / Final Judgment on Appeal (dismissed)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the First Defendant was wholly liable for the collision
  2. 2 Whether contributory negligence/speeding by the deceased warranted apportionment of liability
  3. 3 Admissibility of employer salary documents under s73A of the Evidence Act 1950 without maker as witness

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the High Court found no appealable error: the CCTV and investigating officer evidence supported the Sessions Court finding of 100% liability against the Defendants; the trial judge properly exercised discretion under s73A to admit employment and salary documents; and the awards for loss of dependency, general and special damages were reasonable and not so extreme as to warrant appellate interference under established standards.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; Sessions Court judgment affirmed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Original judgment of the Sessions Court affirmed