Sebastiano Cannavo v Brian Hugh Allen

Sebastiano Cannavo appealed to the Court of Appeal of New South Wales against an award of damages made in favour of Brian Hugh Allen. The dispute concerned the quantum of damages awarded to Mr Allen.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the amount of damages awarded to Mr Allen was excessive, thereby warranting appellate intervention.

The Court of Appeal considered the evidence presented and the principles governing the assessment of damages. It was ultimately held that the original award was not demonstrably excessive and that the trial judge had not erred in their assessment. The appellate court found no grounds to interfere with the quantum of damages awarded.

The appeal was dismissed, and Mr Cannavo was ordered to pay Mr Allen's costs.