Siti Norazreen Binti Abdul Hamid Sebagai Wakil Diri Dan/atau Pentadbir Kepada Harta Pusaka Mohammad Razi Bin Ahmat Simati Dibawah Seksyen 8 Akta Undang-undang (Pindaan) Sibil 1984 LAI CHIN LIN

Siti Norazreen Binti Abdul Hamid Sebagai Wakil Diri Dan/atau Pentadbir Kepada Harta Pusaka Mohammad Razi Bin Ahmat Simati Dibawah Seksyen 8 Akta Undang-undang (Pindaan) Sibil 1984 LAI CHIN LIN

Appeal dismissed because the Sessions Court correctly assessed and justified the quantum based on cogent expert evidence and contemporaneous documents, the awards were within established Compendium ranges and there was no misdirection, misapprehension of facts or insufficient analysis warranting appellate interference; claimed dialysis and excessive care costs lacked documentary proof.

Citation
JA-12B-2-02/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant/plaintiff: Siti Norazreen binti Abdul Hamid; Respondent/defendant: Lai Chin Lin
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
14 January 2026
Case Number
JA-12B-2-02/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal (motor Accident/personal Injury) / High Court (appeal From Sessions Court)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; no order as to costs
Legal Topics
Quantum of Damages, Severe Head Injury, Loss of Vision (visual Fields), Medical Expenses (dialysis), Care Costs, Appellate Standard of Review
Source Language
Malay/English
Tort Personal Injury Motor Accident Civil Procedure Damages Assessment Evidence Quantum of Damages Severe Head Injury +4 more

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Parties

Siti Norazreen binti Abdul Hamid

Appellant/plaintiff

Lai Chin Lin

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal (motor Accident/personal Injury) / High Court (appeal From Sessions Court)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in assessing damages for severe head injury
  2. 2 Whether the award for 80% visual function loss was appropriate
  3. 3 Whether dialysis treatment costs were proven and recoverable

Ratio Decidendi

Appeal dismissed because the Sessions Court correctly assessed and justified the quantum based on cogent expert evidence and contemporaneous documents, the awards were within established Compendium ranges and there was no misdirection, misapprehension of facts or insufficient analysis warranting appellate interference; claimed dialysis and excessive care costs lacked documentary proof.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; no order as to costs

Orders

  • Confirm Sessions Court award of RM120,000.00 for severe head injury
  • Confirm Sessions Court award of RM22,000.00 for loss of peripheral vision (visual fields)