Supreme Court of New South Wales

The Annotated Civil Liability Act

Summaries of significant cases from the Court of Appeal and the High Court of Australia

This page provides summaries of significant cases from the New South Wales Court of Appeal and the High Court of Australia, since 1 October 2012, that relate to sections of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). For case law  prior to 1 October 2012 see the NSW CaseLaw website. See also Dominic Villa, Annotated Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (2017) (3rd ed, Lawbook Co.)

Preliminary
Negligence
Child abuse - liability of organisations
Personal injury damages
Special provisions for offenders in custody
Mental harm
Proportionate liability
Liability of public and other authorities
Intoxication
Self-defence and recovery by criminals
Good samaritans
Volunteers
Apologies
Damages for the birth of a child
Damage by aircraft
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