Eddy v Goulburn Mulwaree Council

[2022] NSWCA 87

NSW Court of Appeal

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Catchwords

1. Negligence
2. › Defences
3. › Statutory immunity
4. › Roads authorities
5. › Non-feasance protection
6. › Actual knowledge of particular risk
7. › Degree of specificity required by phrase 'particular risk'
8. › Whether defendant had actual knowledge of the particular risk the materialisation of which resulted in the harm
9. › Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), s 45
1. Statutes
2. › Interpretation
3. › Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)
4. › Part 5 — Liability of public and other authorities
5. › Section 45 — Special non-feasance protection for roads authorities
6. › Meaning of 'particular risk the materialisation of which resulted in the harm'
7. › Contrast with risk characterisation under ss 5B, 5C, 5F, 5G, 5L

Quick Take

Section 45 does not require proof that the authority knew of the precise causal pathway or the exact location and status of the specific hazard; it is sufficient to show actual knowledge of a specific type of risk at a specific location, provided this meaningfully captures the practical reality of the risk that materialised.

Case Details

Citation[2022] NSWCA 87

CourtNSWCA

JurisdictionNew South Wales

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