Compensatory Damages (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the Latin term for the principle of restoring a claimant to their pre-tort position?
What is the Latin term for the principle of restoring a claimant to their pre-tort position?
Restitutio in integrum
In Wise v Kaye (1962), what must a claimant have to claim for pain and suffering?
In Wise v Kaye (1962), what must a claimant have to claim for pain and suffering?
Subjective awareness of their condition
Which type of damages can be calculated with mathematical precision?
Which type of damages can be calculated with mathematical precision?
Special damages
What formula calculates post-trial loss of earnings?
What formula calculates post-trial loss of earnings?
Multiplicand × Multiplier
How is destroyed property generally valued for damages?
How is destroyed property generally valued for damages?
Market value at time of destruction
In Pickett v British Rail (1980), what basis is used to calculate future loss of earnings?
In Pickett v British Rail (1980), what basis is used to calculate future loss of earnings?
Expected working life, not reduced life
What type of damages compensates for deprivation of life's pleasures and activities?
What type of damages compensates for deprivation of life's pleasures and activities?
Loss of amenity
Pre-trial loss of earnings is classified as which type of damages?
Pre-trial loss of earnings is classified as which type of damages?
Special damages
What are periodical payments under Section 2 of the Damages Act 1996?
What are periodical payments under Section 2 of the Damages Act 1996?
Regular payments over time for future loss
When are nominal damages awarded?
When are nominal damages awarded?
Rights violated but no actual loss