1. ) DEENESHWARAN A/L SELLATHURAI 2. ) ANJALA DEVI A/P N MUTHU 1. ) NURSHAMIMIE SYUHADA BINTI RAIMEY - seorang kurang upaya yang menuntut melalui bapanya RAIMEY BIN A RAHMAN sebagai wakil litigasi beliau 2. ) Rahime Bin Harun

1. ) DEENESHWARAN A/L SELLATHURAI 2. ) ANJALA DEVI A/P N MUTHU 1. ) NURSHAMIMIE SYUHADA BINTI RAIMEY - seorang kurang upaya yang menuntut melalui bapanya RAIMEY BIN A RAHMAN sebagai wakil litigasi beliau 2. ) Rahime Bin Harun

The appellate court found no palpable or material error in the Sessions Court's factual findings or application of law: the Sessions Court permissibly accepted the chemist's evidence and other material evidence to find a collision and apportion liability 50:50 between driver and rider, while holding defendants 100%...

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Citation
WA-12BNCvC-139-10/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant: DEENESHWARAN A/L SELLATHURAI; Appellant: ANJALA DEVI A/P N MUTHU; Respondent (plaintiff): NURSHAMIMIE SYUHADA BINTI RAIMEY; Respondent (father/representative): RAHIME BIN HARUN; Respondent (third Party): MUHAMMAD HAIQAL BIN RAHIME
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
7 August 2023
Case Number
WA-12BNCvC-139-10/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal (from Sessions Court) / Decision on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; judgment of Sessions Court dated 29.9.2022 upheld
Legal Topics
Negligence, Apportionment of Liability, Assessment of Damages, Rehabilitation Costs, Standard of Appellate Review
Tort Road Traffic Accident Personal Injury Civil Appeal Negligence Apportionment of Liability Assessment of Damages Rehabilitation Costs +1 more

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Parties

DEENESHWARAN A/L SELLATHURAI

Appellant

ANJALA DEVI A/P N MUTHU

Appellant

NURSHAMIMIE SYUHADA BINTI RAIMEY

Respondent (plaintiff)

RAHIME BIN HARUN

Respondent (father/representative)

MUHAMMAD HAIQAL BIN RAHIME

Respondent (third Party)

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal (from Sessions Court) / Decision on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Sessions Court erred in apportioning liability 50:50 between driver and rider despite defendant's denial of involvement
  2. 2 Whether plaintiff as innocent pillion entitled to recover 100% from defendants
  3. 3 Reliability and weight of chemical evidence of paint transfer and issues of contamination

Ratio Decidendi

The appellate court found no palpable or material error in the Sessions Court's factual findings or application of law: the Sessions Court permissibly accepted the chemist's evidence and other material evidence to find a collision and apportion liability 50:50 between driver and rider, while holding defendants 100% liable to the innocent pillion; the quantum awards were grounded in medical reports and expert recommendations and were not excessive or based on wrong principle; appeal dismissed and lower court judgment upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; judgment of Sessions Court dated 29.9.2022 upheld

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Sessions Court judgment dated 29.9.2022 is hereby upheld