Tort- Damages Flashcards
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2 ways of paying damages
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Lump sum or structured settlements
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Why are damages paid?
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To put C back in the position they were in before the negligence
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2 types of damages
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Pecuniary loss and non-pecuniary loss
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Pecuniary loss
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Special damages Calculated easily Salaried wages Future earnings Property damage Private health care
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Non-pecuniary loss
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General damages Difficult to calculate Self employed earnings Personal injury Pain and suffering Loss of amenity
