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Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW v Dederer

(2007) 234 CLR 330
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2007
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A public authority is not liable for injuries from obvious risks of bridge jumping where the risk was apparent and warning signs were present under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).

Key Principle

occupier's liability; obvious risk; Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW); bridge jumping; warning signs

Area of Law

tort

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