Benward Pty Ltd & Ors v Metal Deck Roofing Pty Ltd & Ors

[2001] NSWSC 1053

Supreme Court of NSW

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1. NEGLIGENCE - Plaintiffs contract with First Defendant for replacement of factory roof - First Defendant subcontracts with Second Defendant for removal of existing roof - roof collapses during replacement - whether one or both Defendants negligent - contributory negligence
1. DAMAGES - ECONOMIC LOSS - LOSS OF GOODWILL - Plaintiffs' business severely disrupted - major customers lost - whether proper basis of compensation is loss of trading profits during period of disruption or by capitalisation of future profits lost - principles discussed
1. DAMAGES - CORPORATE PAIN AND SUFFERING - Whether a corporation is entitled to damages against a wrongdoer for distress caused to employees who work under pressure to restore the company's business - principles discussed.
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Citation[2001] NSWSC 1053

CourtNSWSC

JurisdictionNew South Wales

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