MUHAMMAD ELYAS BIN TUMIRAN Abdul Aziz Bin Ahmad

MUHAMMAD ELYAS BIN TUMIRAN Abdul Aziz Bin Ahmad

The High Court upheld the Sessions Court's findings on liability and most quantum assessments but found the Sessions Court erred in dismissing the Plaintiff's claim for loss of earning capacity without reasons. On the evidence (medical reports and employer testimony establishing paraplegia and pre‑accident earnings), the appellate court concluded the Plaintiff was entitled to loss of earning capacity and awarded RM302,400 with costs RM8,000 subject to assessment; all other findings and awards of the Sessions Court were affirmed.

Citation
BA-12B-1-01/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant/plaintiff: Muhammad Elyas bin Tumiran; Respondent/defendant: Abdul Aziz bin Ahmad
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
3 June 2022
Case Number
BA-12B-1-01/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal (road Accident) / High Court Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part. High Court allows Plaintiff's claim for loss of earning capacity and awards RM302,400 and costs RM8,000 subject to alokatur; other findings and orders of the Sessions Court are upheld.
Legal Topics
Negligence, Liability, Quantum of Damages, Loss of Earning Capacity, Appellate Review
Source Language
Malay/English
Tort Road Traffic Personal Injury Civil Procedure Negligence Liability Quantum of Damages Loss of Earning Capacity +1 more

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Parties

Muhammad Elyas bin Tumiran

Appellant/plaintiff

Abdul Aziz bin Ahmad

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal (road Accident) / High Court Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Sessions Court erred in preferring the Defendant's version and dismissing the Plaintiff's claim on liability
  2. 2 Whether breach of traffic rules (failure to use motorcycle lane) constitutes negligence per se or contributory negligence
  3. 3 Whether the Sessions Court misapplied evidential weight to police/forensic (chemical) report and vehicle damage evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court upheld the Sessions Court's findings on liability and most quantum assessments but found the Sessions Court erred in dismissing the Plaintiff's claim for loss of earning capacity without reasons. On the evidence (medical reports and employer testimony establishing paraplegia and pre‑accident earnings), the appellate court concluded the Plaintiff was entitled to loss of earning capacity and awarded RM302,400 with costs RM8,000 subject to assessment; all other findings and awards of the Sessions Court were affirmed.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part. High Court allows Plaintiff's claim for loss of earning capacity and awards RM302,400 and costs RM8,000 subject to alokatur; other findings and orders of the Sessions Court are upheld.

Orders

  • Award for loss of earning capacity RM302,400.00
  • Costs awarded RM8,000.00 subject to alokatur