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Court of Appeal Wellington
22, 23 April; 8 June 1970
North P, Turner and Haslam JJ.
22, 23 April; 8 June 1970
North P, Turner and Haslam JJ.
Damages — Rules and principles in awarding damages — Measure of damages — Personal injuries — Excessive award — "Out of all proportion to the circumstances of the case".
Juries — Juries of issue and assessment — Assessment of damages for personal injuries — Excessive award — Principles on which verdict to be set aside — Award "out of all proportion to the circumstances of the case".