8 Sept 2021
1. ) RAJA MOHD ZANI BIN RAJA YUSOFF 2. ) RAJA MUHAMMAD FAIZ HAIQAL BIN RAJA MOHD ZAIN Amran Bin Mohd Amin (Seorang Bapa Dan Waris Kadim Yang Sah Dan Sebenar Kepada Muhammad Aqil Irsyad Bin Amran - Simati)
- Citation
- DA-12B-35-08/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- DA-12B-35-08/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Insufficient credible evidence to determine precise manner of the collision led the court to apportion liability equally between the parties (50% each). The court reduced the general damages for severe traumatic brain injury to RM200,000 (subject to a 40% reduction noted by the court) based on compendium guidance and case law. The respondent's claim for home caregiver costs was allowed in part (RM7,750) despite lack of receipts, on the basis of expert reports and judicial notice of the claimant's bedridden condition and family circumstances. Costs of this appeal were ordered to be borne by th…