Aafjes v Kearney
8 ALR 455(Judgment by: Stephen J)
Between: Aafjes
And: Kearney
Judges:
Barwick CJ
McTiernan J
Gibbs J
Stephen JMason J
Subject References:
Workers' compensation
Dependants of a worker
Worker
Death of in course of employment
Employer liable to pay compensation to dependants
Whether child of deceased employee wholly or partially dependent on deceased worker
Legislative References:
(NSW) Workers' Compensation Act 1926 - s 7(1)(a); s 8(1)
Case References:
Potts v Niddrie and Benhar Coal Co Ltd - [1913] AC 531; 82 LJ (PC) 147, applied
Kauri Timber Co (Tas) Pty Ltd v Reeman - [1972-73] ALR 1266; 128 CLR 177
Farmer v Cotton's Trustees - [1915] AC 922, distinguished
Judgment date: 3 March 1976
Melbourne
Judgment by:
Stephen J
Having had the advantage of reading the reasons for judgment of Mason J, I find myself in entire agreement with them and would accordingly dismiss this appeal.