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Backwell v AAA
Judgment date: 20/03/1996
Court: VSCA
Judge: Brooking, Tadgell and Ormiston JJA
Citation:
(1996) Aust Torts Reports 81-387;
[1997] 1 VR 182;
BC9600741;
Catchwords: Damages; Exemplary; Medical negligence; False advice to patient of need for abortion;
Damages; Exemplary; Directions to jury; Necessary factors to consider when making award of exemplary damages;