Jarrett v Bugeja & Anor [2016] NSWDC 309

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Jarrett v Bugeja & Anor [2016] NSWDC 309 Hearing dates: 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 October & 1 November 2016 Date of orders: 18 November 2016 Decision date: 18 November 2016 Jurisdiction: Civil Before: Judge Levy SC Decision: 1. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff in the sum $616,250;

2. The defendants are to pay the plaintiff's costs on the ordinary basis unless otherwise ordered;

3. The exhibits may be returned;

4. Liberty to apply on 7 days' notice if further or other orders are required. Catchwords: TORTS – negligence – motor vehicle accident – determination of negligence issue – determination of contributory negligence issue; DAMAGES – quantum of damages agreed during the course of the trial Legislation Cited: Civil Liability Act 2002, s 5B, s 5C, s 5D, s 5R, s 5S, Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 Australian Road Rules 2008, reg 74 Cases Cited: Braund v Henning [1988] HCA 36 Collins v Clarence Valley Council [2015] NSWCA 263 Joslyn v Berryman [2003] HCA 34, (2003) 214 CLR 552 Manley v Alexander [2005] HCA 79; (2005) 223 ALR 228 Marien v Gardiner [2013] NSWCA 396 Modbury Triangle Shopping Centre Pty Ltd v Anzil [2000] HCA 61; 205 CLR 254 Podrebersek v Australian Iron & Steel Pty Ltd [1985] HCA 34; 59 ALJR 492 Solomons v Pallier [2015] NSWCA 266 Vairy v Wyong Shire Council [2005] HCA 62; (2005) 223 CLR 442 Wheare v Clarke [1937] HCA 7, (1937) 56 CLR 715 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Debra Jarrett (Plaintiff) Kevin Bugeja (First defendant) All Star Commercial Kitchens Pty Ltd (Second defendant) Representation: Counsel: Mr DR Campbell SC with Mr JJ Ryan (Plaintiff) Mr W Fitzsimmons (Defendants)