Lai Wee Lian v Singapore Bus Service (1978) Ltd

Subject Matter

PRIVY COUNCIL — Appeal — Assessment of damages — Successful appeal on quantum — Assessment dependent on correct multiplier — Board's jurisdiction to make assessment

[1984] AC 729; [1984] 3 WLR 63

DAMAGES — 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

[1984] AC 729; [1984] 3 WLR 63