Jones v Capaldi [1956] HCA 37; (1956) 98 CLR 615 (31 July 1956)

HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA

JONES v. CAPALDI [1956] HCA 37; (1956) 98 CLR 615

Appeal

High Court of Australia
Dixon C.J.(1), McTiernan(1), Webb(1), Kitto(1) and Taylor(1) JJ.

CATCHWORDS

Appeal - Action - Judge sitting alone - Findings of fact - Entirely negative conclusion - Demeanour of witnesses affording no assistance - Substitution by appellate court of positive conclusion - Whether interference with judge's findings justified.

HEARING

Brisbane, 1956, July 17, 31. 31:7:1956

DECISION

Paterson v. Paterson [1953] HCA 74; (1953) 89 CLR 212
Benmax v. Austin Motor Co. Ltd. (1955) AC 370