Damages in tort Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by damages?
A
An amount of money awarded to the C in compensation for their injury/damage suffered
2
Q
What is the main aim of damages?
A
To place the C in the same position they would have been in, had the tort not been committed
3
Q
What are ‘special damages’
A
An award that can be calculated specifically to cover losses
4
Q
What are pecuniary damages?
A
Loss that can be calculated in terms of money (fixed prices)
5
Q
Examples of pecuniary damages
A
- Repairing/replacing the property
- Loss of earnings
- Hospital/therapy charges
- Medical expenses
- Hiring a replacement
6
Q
What is meant by non-pecuniary damages?
A
Loss that cannot be calculated in terms of money
7
Q
What are ‘general damages’
A
An award of money based on things that have no fixed price
8
Q
Examples of non-pecuniary damages
A
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of amenity (enjoyment)
- Nursing care
- House adaptations
- Future income
