Remedies

Question 0

West v Shephard

Answer 0

Test for recover loss of amenities is an objective one

Question 1

Wise v Kaye

Answer 1

Subjective test for awarding a sum for pain and suffering –> claimant must be aware of the injuries to be able to claim for pain and suffering

Question 2

Housecroft v Burnett

Answer 2

Where the claimant’s relative has given up paid employment to care for him, the claimant can recover the cost of care. Starting point of calculation is the loss of earnings by the carer. Figure capped at the commercial rate for the services