Guzman v Zammit

The appeal in *Guzman v Zammit* concerned a re-assessment of damages in a personal injury matter. The parties involved were the appellant, Guzman, and the respondent, Zammit. The case was heard in the Court of Appeal of New South Wales before Meagher and Ipp JJA.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the original assessment of damages awarded to the plaintiff was appropriate, necessitating a re-assessment. This involved scrutinising the quantum of damages awarded at the trial level.

The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, setting aside the original judgment and verdict. In its place, a new verdict was entered for the plaintiff, Guzman, in the sum of $327,442.00. The respondent, Zammit, was ordered to pay the appellant's costs of the appeal and was granted a certificate under the Suitors' Fund Act.