Michelle Couling v Nelson

[1998] QSC 177

IN THE SUPREME COURT

OF QUEENSLAND
  No. 9521  of 1998
Brisbane

Before             White J

[Michelle Couling v Nelson & Anor]

BETWEEN:

MICHELLE COULING

Plaintiff
AND:

EVA NELSON

First Defendant
AND:

BRENDON FROST

Second Defendant

AND:

DAVID BANNON

Third Defendant

AND:

WILLIAM COULING

Fourth Defendant

AND:

WILLIAM(BILL) FROST AND MRS FROST

Fifth Defendants

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT - WHITE J

Judgment delivered 4 September 1998

CATCHWORDS:     Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 - ss.3, 39(5)(c), 52, 57 - no notice or leave to commence proceedings within limitation period.

Counsel:  Mr R Oliver for applicant

Mr K Fleming QC for respondent

Solicitors:  Baker Johnson for applicant

Bradley & Co for respondent

Hearing Date:              31 August 1998