Ryles et al. v. Simmons, (1969) 1 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 213 (NFTD)

• Judge: Puddester, J.
• Court: Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)
• Case Date: October 27, 1969
• Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Citations: (1969), 1 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 213 (NFTD)

Ryles v. Simmons (1969), 1 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 213 (NFTD)

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Ryles et al. v. Simmons

Indexed As: Ryles et al. v. Simmons

Newfoundland Supreme Court

Trial Division

Puddester, J.

October 27, 1969.

Summary:

Assessment of damages for personal injuries.

Damage Awards - Topic 129

Leg injuries - Comminuted fractures of tibia and fibula of both legs - Shortening of right leg - Possibility of surgical shortening procedure with prospect of resulting slight permanent partial disability - 11 year old boy - $5,000 general damages - (Newfoundland Supreme Court, Trial Division).

Counsel:

Leonard Martin, for the plaintiffs;

William Wells, for the defendant.