Gray v Motor Accident Commission

[1998] HCA 70
Judgment date
Case number
A36/1997
Before
Gleeson CJ, McHugh, Gummow, Kirby, Hayne, Callinan JJ
Catchwords

Damages - Personal injuries - Exemplary damages - Whether trial judge precluded from awarding exemplary damages where tortfeasor already punished in criminal proceedings.

Damages - Personal injuries - Exemplary damages - Where tortfeasor insured under a scheme of compulsory insurance.

Damages - Personal injuries - Economic loss.

Words and Phrases - "substantial punishment".