26 Oct 2004
Wei in the Estate of Wei v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2004] NZACC 338
- Court
- District Court
The court found uncontested medical and coronial evidence that severe atherosclerotic ischaemic heart disease was the whole or substantial cause of death; although the assault triggered a fatal episode, the disease remained the substantial cause so the statutory exclusion applies and the estate is not entitled to cover; appeal dismissed.