1. ) MUHAMMAD KUMAR BIN ABDULLAH( adalah BAPA yang sah dan adalah tanggungan MUHAMAD SA'ABAN BIN MUHAMMAD KUMAR(Si Mati)) 2. ) MAINARNI( adalah IBU yang sah dan adalah tanggungan MUHAMAD SA'ABAN BIN MUHAMMAD KUMAR(Si Mati)) 1. ) TANABALAN A

1. ) MUHAMMAD KUMAR BIN ABDULLAH( adalah BAPA yang sah dan adalah tanggungan MUHAMAD SA'ABAN BIN MUHAMMAD KUMAR(Si Mati)) 2. ) MAINARNI( adalah IBU yang sah dan adalah tanggungan MUHAMAD SA'ABAN BIN MUHAMMAD KUMAR(Si Mati)) 1. ) TANABALAN A

On the balance of probabilities the defendant first (driver of the motor lorry) was negligent in changing lane despite seeing the motorcycle; D1 bore 70% of the negligence and the deceased 30% contributory negligence; evidence of additional income and parental contributions from Jagung House Enterprise was unreliable and rejected; awarded damages: bereavement RM30,000, loss of dependency RM57,600 (RM300 x 12 x 16), funeral RM4,000 and vehicle repair RM280; costs to plaintiffs on scale.

Citation
JA-A53KJ-206-03/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Parties
Plaintiff: MUHAMMAD KUMAR BIN ABDULLAH; Plaintiff: MAINARNI; Defendant: TANABALAN A/L JIWABALAN; Defendant: SHENG LEE RESOURCES & TRADING
Court
Sessions Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
28 February 2025
Case Number
JA-A53KJ-206-03/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Procedural Posture
Civil Motor Vehicle Negligence (fatality) / Judgment (trial)
Outcome
Plaintiffs' claims allowed in part; liability apportioned D1 70% and deceased 30%; costs awarded to plaintiffs on scale.
Legal Topics
Negligence, Contributory Negligence, Bereavement Damages, Dependency Claim, Apportionment of Liability, Witness Credibility, Admissibility of Admissions
Source Language
Malay/English
Tort Motor Vehicle Accident Damages Evidence Negligence Contributory Negligence Bereavement Damages Dependency Claim +3 more

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Parties

MUHAMMAD KUMAR BIN ABDULLAH

Plaintiff

MAINARNI

Plaintiff

TANABALAN A/L JIWABALAN

Defendant

SHENG LEE RESOURCES & TRADING

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Motor Vehicle Negligence (fatality) / Judgment (trial)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether defendant first (driver of motor lorry) was negligent in changing lanes causing fatal collision
  2. 2 Whether deceased contributed to negligence and appropriate apportionment of liability
  3. 3 Quantum of damages for bereavement under s7(3B) Civil Law Act and for loss of dependency

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities the defendant first (driver of the motor lorry) was negligent in changing lane despite seeing the motorcycle; D1 bore 70% of the negligence and the deceased 30% contributory negligence; evidence of additional income and parental contributions from Jagung House Enterprise was unreliable and rejected; awarded damages: bereavement RM30,000, loss of dependency RM57,600 (RM300 x 12 x 16), funeral RM4,000 and vehicle repair RM280; costs to plaintiffs on scale.

Court Disposition

Plaintiffs' claims allowed in part; liability apportioned D1 70% and deceased 30%; costs awarded to plaintiffs on scale.

Orders

  • Award RM30,000.00 for bereavement (to be divided equally between the parents pursuant to s7(3C))
  • Award RM57,600.00 for loss of dependency (RM300 x 12 x 16 years)