Suresh v Jacon Industries Pty Ltd

The appeal concerned an assessment of damages in a dispute between Suresh and Jacon Industries Pty Ltd. The matter came before the Court of Appeal of New South Wales.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the assessment of damages awarded to the respondent, Jacon Industries Pty Ltd, was demonstrably incorrect, thereby providing grounds for an appeal.

The court considered the principles governing appeals against the assessment of damages, particularly where the appellant sought to challenge the quantum awarded. Basten JA, with whom Mason P agreed, found no error in the assessment, leading to the dismissal of the appeal. Mason P also made additional remarks concerning the appeal.

The appeal was dismissed with costs.