What is the quantum of damages that a party can reasonably expect to pay in future litigation?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Grewal v. Grewal, 2021 ONCJ 282 (CanLII):

[14] 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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