Anderson v Blashki

(1994) 5 Med LR 142

SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA

and Mr Justice GOBBO

Coroner — “Decision” — “Findings” — Witness stating at inquest that she saw nurse kick patient in private hospital — Coroner finding that patient died from congestive cardiac failure caused by hypertension, arteriosclerosis and abdominal aneurism, and that nurse had contributed to cause of death — Whether sufficient evidence to sustain finding — Meaning of “finding”, “decision” — Standard of proof -Coroners Act 1985 (Victoria)