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Bulsey v State of Queensland[2016] QCA 158

Bulsey v State of Queensland[2016] QCA 158

CITATION: Bulsey v State of Queensland [2016] QCA 158
JUDGE(S): Fraser JA, Atkinson J, McMeekin J
DELIVERED ON: 14 June 2016
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Editorial Notes

  • Published Case Name:

    Bulsey & Anor v State of Queensland

  • Shortened Case Name:

    Bulsey v State of Queensland

  • MNC:

    [2016] QCA 158

  • Court:

    QCA

  • Judge(s):

    Fraser JA, Atkinson J, McMeekin J

  • Date:

    14 Jun 2016

Litigation History

EventCitation or FileDateNotes
Primary JudgmentSC829/07 (No citation)20 Feb 2015Judgment for the State of Queensland against Mr Bulsey and Ms Lenoy. The plaintiffs sued the defendant for various torts committed by police officers in their apprehension and detention of Mr Bulsey in connection with the 2004 Palm Island riots.
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2015] QCA 18706 Oct 2015Plaintiffs’ respective appeals allowed; judgment below set aside; judgment entered for Mr Bulsey and Ms Lenoy for $165,000 and $70,000 respectively with interest and costs to be determined: Fraser JA, Atkinson and McMeekin JJ.
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2016] QCA 15814 Jun 2016Further orders; Mr Bulsey and Ms Lenoy awarded $69,493 and $30,403 interest respectively and 80% of their trial costs on indemnity basis; leave for parties to make submissions as to appeal costs granted: Fraser JA, Atkinson and McMeekin JJ.

Appeal Status

Appeal Determined (QCA)

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