Week 10 - Aggravated Damages

Question 1

Define aggravated damages

Answer 1

A specific type of compensation awarded to a claimant. These damages address harm suffered by the claimant, such as injured feelings or hurt pride

Question 2

In what kind of cases are aggravated damages awarded?

Answer 2

Where the defendant’s conduct has been particularly egregious, characterised by spite, malice or oppression

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of aggravated damages?

Answer 3

Provide redress for the additional harm caused by the defendant’s malicious actions, beyond the standard compensatory damages