Damages Flashcards
1
Q
Percuniary Losses
A
Easy loss to be calculated in monetary terms
eg. exactly how much is owed in a car accident
2
Q
Non-Percuniary Loss
A
Claims that are not money based
pain and suffering + changes in future lifestyle
3
Q
Mitigation of Loss
A
entitled compensation for loss but had to be reasonable
4
Q
Special Damages
A
terms for damages which can be calculated specifically
eg. percuniary loss
5
Q
General Damages
A
term for non-percuniary loss - pain, suffering, loss of future earnings etc.
6
Q
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7
Q
Lump Sum
A
Courts can only award lump sums for general damages
Issues:
Condition could worsen
Inflation
Condition could improve
