Brown v. Smith, (1972) 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 104 (NFSC)

• Judge: Higgins, J.
• Court: Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)
• Case Date: June 29, 1972
• Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Citations: (1972), 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 104 (NFSC)

Brown v. Smith (1972), 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 104 (NFSC)

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Brown v. Smith

Indexed As: Brown v. Smith

Newfoundland Supreme Court

At Trial

Higgins, J.

June 29, 1972.

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Damage Awards - Topic 150

Multiple injuries - General - Fractures of pelvis, two vertebrae, tibia, fibula and humerus - Severe contusions of abdomen - Ear cut off - Residual pain and prospect of arthritis - Severe mental disability - Injuries resulting in unemployability - 18 year old female - Newfoundland Supreme Court awarded $30,000.00 general damages.

Counsel:

David B. Sparkes, for the plaintiffs;

Ralph E. Fagan, Q.C., for the defendants.