What is the quantum of damages for an unsuccessful party in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Wiafe v. Afoakwa-Yeboah, 2021 ONCJ 424 (CanLII):
[25] In determining the appropriate quantum, the court should consider the amount that the unsuccessful party could reasonably have expected to pay in the event of lack of success in the litigation. See: Arthur v. Arthur, 2019 ONSC 938.
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