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Green v Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd [2007] QCA 260
JUDGE(S):
Jerrard JA, White J, Atkinson J
DELIVERED ON:
10 August 2007
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Editorial Notes
Published Case Name:
Green v Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
Shortened Case Name:
Green v Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
MNC:
[2007] QCA 260
Court:
QCA
Judge(s):
Jerrard JA, White J, Atkinson J
Date:
10 Aug 2007
White Star Case:
Yes
Litigation History
Event
Citation or File
Date
Notes
Primary Judgment
[2007] QDC 225
18 Jan 2007
Trial of personal injury claim by self-employer courier; slipped down stairs in defendant's building after making a delivery; judgment for the plaintiff for $147,654.61: Wylie QC DCJ.
Appeal Determined (QCA)
[2007] QCA 260
10 Aug 2007
Appeal allowed reducing award of damages by 30%, with respondent to pay 2/3 of appellant's costs of the appeal; personal injury claim arising from stair fall by self-employed courier; the defendant should have succeeded at the trial in showing that the plaintiff contributed to her injury through want of care for her own safety (contributory negligence assessed at 30%): Jerrard JA, White and Atkinson JJ.
Appeal Status
Appeal Determined (QCA)
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