Damages (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the key difference between 'damage' and 'damages' in tort law?
What is the key difference between 'damage' and 'damages' in tort law?
Damage is harm caused; damages is money paid
What does the Latin principle 'restitutio in integrum' mean in damages law?
What does the Latin principle 'restitutio in integrum' mean in damages law?
Restore claimant to position if tort not done
What type of damages are described as 'unliquidated' or 'non-pecuniary'?
What type of damages are described as 'unliquidated' or 'non-pecuniary'?
General damages
According to Wise v Kaye (1962), what must a claimant be to claim for pain and suffering?
According to Wise v Kaye (1962), what must a claimant be to claim for pain and suffering?
Consciously aware of their injuries
In the formula for future loss of earnings, what is the 'multiplier' based on?
In the formula for future loss of earnings, what is the 'multiplier' based on?
Actuarial tables accounting for uncertainties
How are damages assessed when property is damaged but not completely destroyed?
How are damages assessed when property is damaged but not completely destroyed?
Cost of repair, capped at market value
What is an advantage of periodical payments over lump sum damages?
What is an advantage of periodical payments over lump sum damages?
Protection against inflation erosion
When are nominal damages typically awarded in tort law?
When are nominal damages typically awarded in tort law?
Tort committed but claimant has no actual loss
What must claimants do regarding their loss under the duty to mitigate?
What must claimants do regarding their loss under the duty to mitigate?
Take reasonable steps to minimise loss
How do injunctions differ from damages as a remedy in tort?
How do injunctions differ from damages as a remedy in tort?
Injunctions are equitable and discretionary