Muhamad Hafiz Bin Mohd Fuzi (Seorang Yang Tidak Berkeupayaan Melalui Mohd Fauzi Bin Ibrahim Sebagai Wakil Litigasinya) 1. ) KENNEDY BIN LUPRIN 2. ) EDARAN PTR SDN BHD

Muhamad Hafiz Bin Mohd Fuzi (Seorang Yang Tidak Berkeupayaan Melalui Mohd Fauzi Bin Ibrahim Sebagai Wakil Litigasinya) 1. ) KENNEDY BIN LUPRIN 2. ) EDARAN PTR SDN BHD

The High Court held the Sessions Court Judge applied correct legal principles, properly evaluated the medical evidence and demeanour of the Plaintiff, and did not act on any wrong principle or make an entirely erroneous estimate; accordingly the awards of RM135,000 for the eye injuries and RM15,000 (RM500 x 30 months) for Cost of Care are reasonable and the appeal is dismissed.

Citation
BA-12B-63-09/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant/plaintiff: Muhamad Hafiz bin Mohd Fuzi; 1st Respondent/defendant: Kennedy bin Luprin; 2nd Respondent/defendant: Edaran PTR Sdn Bhd
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
29 March 2024
Case Number
BA-12B-63-09/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Sessions Court to High Court (shah Alam)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Quantum of Damages, Cost of Care, Contributory Negligence, Assessment of Medical Evidence, Appellate Review Standard
Source Language
Malay/English
Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident Civil Procedure Damages Quantum of Damages Cost of Care Contributory Negligence Assessment of Medical Evidence +1 more

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Parties

Muhamad Hafiz bin Mohd Fuzi

Appellant/plaintiff

Kennedy bin Luprin

1st Respondent/defendant

Edaran PTR Sdn Bhd

2nd Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Sessions Court to High Court (shah Alam)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the quantum awarded for bilateral eye injuries (including right eye blindness and impaired left eye) was manifestly low and warrants appellate interference
  2. 2 Whether the award for Cost of Care should extend beyond 30 months to lifetime care and whether such award requires objective medical evidence
  3. 3 Whether the Sessions Court Judge applied wrong principle of law or made an entirely erroneous estimate of damages

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court held the Sessions Court Judge applied correct legal principles, properly evaluated the medical evidence and demeanour of the Plaintiff, and did not act on any wrong principle or make an entirely erroneous estimate; accordingly the awards of RM135,000 for the eye injuries and RM15,000 (RM500 x 30 months) for Cost of Care are reasonable and the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Costs to Defendants RM10,000.00