Noble v Rosser

Noble and Rosser was a case heard in a Queensland court, where the applicant, Noble, sought compensation for injuries and damages resulting from an attack by Rosser, the respondent. Rosser had been convicted of attempted rape against Noble and was subject to an order for compensation under section 663B(2) of the Criminal Code. Noble claimed compensation for the mental and nervous shock experienced as a consequence of the attack.

The court was tasked with determining the appropriate amount of compensation to be awarded to Noble for the mental and nervous shock resulting from the attack by Rosser. This required the court to consider the specific circumstances of the case, including the nature of the attack, the extent of Noble's injuries, and the impact of the attack on Noble's mental health.

In its judgment, the court found that Noble had suffered significant mental and nervous shock as a result of the attack by Rosser. The court assessed the evidence presented and determined that the appropriate amount of compensation to be awarded was $5,000. The court concluded that this sum adequately reflected the extent of Noble's injuries and the impact of the attack on his mental health.

The court ordered that Rosser pay Noble the sum of $5,000 by way of compensation for the mental and nervous shock experienced as a result of the attack. This order was made under the authority of section 663B(2) of the Criminal Code, which provides for the imposition of compensation orders in cases where an offender is convicted of certain serious offences.