Precision Plastics Pty Ltd v Demir (1975) 132 CLR 362

Facts: Plaintiff (Pl) (Demir) sued for negligence over work injury that caused her loss of fingers. She gave evidence in examination-in-chief that she would’ve worked until 55 years old (not cross-examined (CE) on this). She was awarded compensation at trial (more at the Court of Appeal). Defendant (D) (Precision Plastics) appealed, arguing that the damages were excessive because the amount awarded at first instance would not have been out of proportion if the jury had concluded that Pl would not have continued to work until she was 55.

Want to read more?

Subscribe to casetreasury.com to keep reading this exclusive post.

Subscribe Now