XXXX v XXXX

Case Significance

XXXX v XXXX is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated August 14, 2025 (citation: w-03imncvc-91-11-2023). <p>The consultant engineer for a neighbouring property development appealed a reassessment of damages totalling RM3.64 million (including RM2.17M loss of rental, RM1.17M repair costs, and RM300K aggravated damages) for negligence that damaged a bungalow through demolition and construction works. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's awards and finding the defendants showed a 'couldn't care less attitude' justifying aggravated damages.</p> The panel comprised Ahmad Fairuz bin Zainol Abidin, Azman bin Abdullah and Lim Hock Leng, with Lim Hock Leng delivering the judgment. Counsel appearing: Chan Chow Wang (counsel for respondent), Leong Jin Hoong (counsel for respondent), Palanivel a/l K.V Sathasivam (counsel for appellant), Siow Chang Yao (counsel for appellant).