Skillin v Hurley

The appeal in *Skillin v Hurley* concerned a dispute over damages awarded for personal injuries. The parties involved were the appellant, Skillin, and the respondent, Hurley. The case was heard in the Court of Appeal of New South Wales.

The primary legal issue before the court was the assessment of damages awarded to the plaintiff for personal injuries. Specifically, the court was required to determine whether the original judgment for the plaintiff had correctly calculated the quantum of damages.

The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in part, setting aside the original judgment for $544,346, save for the costs order. In its place, the court substituted a judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $441,585, with the judgment taking effect from 21 March 2003. The appeal was otherwise dismissed, and the appellant was ordered to pay one-half of the respondent's costs of the appeal.