Broderick v. Jordan et al., (1972) 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 573 (NFSC)

• Court: Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)
• Case Date: December 13, 1972
• Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Citations: (1972), 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 573 (NFSC)

Broderick v. Jordan (1972), 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 573 (NFSC)

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Broderick v. Jordan et al.

Indexed As: Broderick v. Jordan et al.

Newfoundland Supreme Court

At Trial

Furlong, C.J.

December 13, 1972.

Summary:

This action arose out of a claim for damages for personal injuries resulting from a motor vehicle collision in which the defendant's motor vehicle struck the plaintiff's motor vehicle from the rear. Interlocutory judgment was entered for the plaintiff and the trial court awarded the plaintiff $20,000.00 general damages for personal injuries.

Damage Awards - Topic 70

Body injuries - Back, aggravation of pre-existing condition - Back injuries - Arthritic spinal condition aggravated by injury resulting from rear end collision - Total disability - Adult male mechanic - The Newfoundland Supreme Court awarded $20,000.00 general damages for personal injuries.

Counsel:

R. Wells, Q.C., for the plaintiff;

E.P. Noonan, for the defendants.