Roads and Traffic Authority v McGregor & Anor [2005] NSWCA 388

New South Wales Court of Appeal

CITATION: Roads and Traffic Authority v McGregor & Anor [2005] NSWCA 388

HEARING DATE(S): 30/06/05

JUDGMENT DATE: 11 November 2005

JUDGMENT OF: McColl JA at 1; Campbell AJA at 2; Bell J at 176

DECISION: Appeal allowed in part. Set aside the verdict and judgment against the appellant and in lieu thereof order verdict and judgment against the appellant in the sum of $178,941. Cross appeal allowed in part.Set aside the verdict and judgment against the cross-appellant and in lieu thereof order verdict and judgment against the cross-appellant in the sum of $178,941. Confirm the orders of Bishop DCJ as to apportionment. In default of agreement the parties to file written submissions as to costs of the appeal, cross appeal and trial within seven days.

CATCHWORDS: Appeal - Negligence - Personal injury - Damaged pavement- Obvious danger in daylight not at time of injury - Apportionment - Damages - Construction of subs 15(3) of Civil Liability Act 2002.

Civil Liability Act 2002 LEGISLATION CITED: Motor Accidents Act 1988 Motor Accidents (Amendment) Bill 1993

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