The Hon. Mr. Justice David Fraser

Assessment of damages – Pain Suffering and Loss of amenities – Loss of fingers on dominant right hand, loss of teeth and fracture to right leg – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder– applicability of multiplier/multiplicand
approach to replacement cost of prosthesis – size of multiplier – young claimant – whether damages for loss of earning capacity to be assessed using multiplier/multiplicand approach or conventional award to be made – validity of Notice of Objection to tendering Hearsay Statement in Evidence.

Assessment of Damages – Whiplash Injury – Apportionment of damages between defendants in separate claims, second accident having occurred when injury from first accident still subsisting – Impact of third accident on assessment of damages involving only defendants in the first and second claims.

Relief from Sanctions – Failure to comply with ‘unless’ order – CPR rule 26.8 – Mandatory and discretionary elements of rule

Application for leave to apply for judicial review — Whether Contractor - General acted ultra vires in seeking to investigate divestment — Application for Orders of Prohibition and Certiorari and for Declarations — Whether grant of leave to operate as a stay of proceedings — If stay inappropriate should interim injunction be granted.

Application by Wife for Maintenance – Wife receiving pension and has significant savings – Whether previous receipt of a lump sum from a division of matrimonial property should affect award – Divorce not yet complete – Applicability of Maintenance Act specifically sections 5, 9 & 14 by virtue of section 23 (1) (a) & (2) of the Matrimonial Causes Act.