The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1984] AC 729
[PRIVY COUNCIL]
LAI WEE LIAN APPELLANT AND SINGAPORE BUS SERVICE (1978) LTD. RESPONDENT
[APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL OF SINGAPORE]
1984 March 6,
7;
April 10
April 10
Lord Fraser of Tullybelton, Lord Elwyn-Jones, Lord Scarman, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook and Lord Templeman
Singapore
— Damages
— Personal injuries
— Assessment of damages
— Loss of future earnings calculated by reference to arithmetical tables
— Whether correct method of assessment
— Duty of judge to state grounds of decision
— Judge's award inadequate
— Whether Board to assess damages
Privy Council
— Appeal
— Assessment of damages
— Successful appeal on quantum
— Assessment dependent on correct multiplier
— Board's jurisdiction to make assessment