Clement v Backo & Suncorp Metway Insurance Ltd [2007] QCA 71

General civil appeal - the respondent maintained a timber plantation prior to injury, which he could not maintain after the accident - where his wife and hired hand tended to the plantation - where size of plantation significantly increased post-accident - where trial judge found in respondent's favour - where costs of the services of the wife were compensable as gratuitous services under s59 Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) by an extension of the rules in Griffiths v Kerkemeyer.  Appeal dismissed with costs.