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Cattanach v Melchior

(2003) 215 CLR 1
JurisdictionAustralia
Year2003
Statusunclear

Key Principle

wrongful birth; costs of raising a healthy child born following negligent sterilisation are recoverable

Area of Law

Tort and Negligence

Related Cases

Sullivan v Moody (2001) 207 CLR 562
Perre v Apand Pty Ltd (1999) 198 CLR 180
March v E & MH Stramare Pty Ltd (1991) 171 CLR 506

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