Roy v Maddocks

In *Roy v Maddocks*, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered a dispute between Mr Roy and the respondents, Maddocks and another party. The case concerned an appeal against a decision that had previously been made.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the primary judge had erred in finding that the respondents had not breached their duty of care to Mr Roy. This involved an examination of the nature and extent of the duty owed by the respondents, and whether their conduct fell below the standard expected of them in the circumstances.

The Court of Appeal analysed the evidence presented and the relevant legal principles concerning negligence. It considered the foreseeability of harm, the likelihood of that harm occurring, and the potential seriousness of the injury. The Court ultimately found that the primary judge's conclusion was sound, and that the respondents had not breached their duty of care. The appeal was therefore dismissed.