Noble v Noble

The matter before the court was an application by the applicant, Noble, seeking compensation for nervous shock, pain, suffering, and loss of amenities suffered as a consequence of the respondent's actions. The respondent, also Noble, had been convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent under the Criminal Code of Queensland. The court was tasked with assessing the compensation to be awarded under section 663 of the Criminal Code.

The court considered the impact of the respondent's actions on the applicant, including the extent of the physical injuries sustained, the psychological effects, and the overall disruption to the applicant's life. The court examined relevant case law and the statutory provisions to determine an appropriate amount of compensation. The primary focus was on ensuring that the compensation adequately reflected the harm caused by the respondent's criminal conduct.

After carefully weighing the evidence and arguments presented, the court determined that the applicant was entitled to be awarded $55,000 as compensation for the nervous shock and pain, suffering, and loss of amenities. This amount was considered commensurate with the harm suffered and the statutory guidelines provided. The court's decision balanced the need for adequate compensation with the statutory framework governing such awards. The court confirmed the award of the specified sum to the applicant.