Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 09:54:06 +1000

From: Christopher Archibald

Subject: Tortious damages for the cost of raising a child

Mallesons Stephen Jaques
www.mallesons.com

Confidential communication

The High Court of Australia has given its answer to McFarlane v Tayside Health Board, and ruled (by 4:3 majority) that the negligent doctor (or hospital) is liable for the cost of raising an unintended child. Six separate judgments make for lengthy reading ...

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/high_ct/2003/38.html

CMA

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