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Court of Appeal allows, in part, an appeal from the High Court, sets aside an award of €5,000 for pain and suffering into the future arising from a fractured wrist (on top of €20,000 for pain and suffering to date) and substitutes an award of €15,000 for future pain and suffering.
McGovern J (nem diss): Personal injuries - accident outside the country - fall on ramp at hotel - assessment of damages - injury to right wrist - award of 20K for pain and suffering to date of trial - 5K for pain and suffering into the future - whether award of general damages was adequate - role of appeal court - Section 22 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 - book of quantum.
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