Critch v. Tavernor, (1973) 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 567 (NFSC)

• Judge: Mifflin, J.
• Court: Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)
• Case Date: January 10, 1973
• Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Citations: (1973), 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 567 (NFSC)

Critch v. Tavernor (1973), 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 567 (NFSC)

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Critch v. Tavernor

Indexed As: Critch v. Tavernor

Newfoundland Supreme Court

At Trial

Mifflin, J.

January 10, 1973.

Summary:

This action arose out of a claim for damages for personal injuries resulting from a collision between the defendant's truck and plaintiff's motorcycle. Interlocutory judgment was entered for the plaintiff and the trial court awarded the plaintiff $25,000.00 general damages for personal injuries.

Damage Awards - Topic 133

Leg injuries - Multiple leg fractures or injuries - Comminuted fracture of tibia and fibula and compound comminuted fracture of femur - Refracture of tibia and fibula from fall 16 months after initial injury - Two inch shortening of leg - Permanent partial disability - Necessity for future surgery - Male aged 19 - Newfoundland Supreme Court awarded $25,000.00 general damages.

Counsel:

Robert Hells, Q.C., for the plaintiff;

Alan F. Caule, for the defendant.