Jesso v. Hickey, (1972) 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 455 (NFSC)

• Judge: Higgins, J.
• Court: Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)
• Case Date: November 06, 1972
• Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Citations: (1972), 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 455 (NFSC)

Jesso v. Hickey (1972), 3 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 455 (NFSC)

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Jesso v. Hickey

Indexed As: Jesso v. Hickey

Newfoundland Supreme Court

At Trial

Higgins, J.

November 6, 1972.

Summary:

This action arose out of a motor vehicle accident in which the plaintiff as a pedestrian was run down by the defendant's vehicle. After default judgment was entered the trial court assessed the plaintiff's general damages for personal injuries at $7,500.00 and special damages at $4,741.30.

Damage Awards - Topic 59

Injury and death - Body injuries - Fractures of pelvis and dislocation of femur - Resulting pelvic deformity - Permanent partial disability - 36 year old female - Newfoundland Supreme Court awarded $7,500.00 general damages for personal injuries.

Counsel:

Michael J. Monaghan, for the plaintiff;

Paul D. Althouse, for Judgment Recovery (Newfoundland Limited) for the defendant.