What is the quantum of damages for non-pecuniary loss?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Morgan v Ziggiotti, 2021 BCSC 106 (CanLII):
Damages for non-pecuniary loss compensate for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of amenities. Determining the amount to award requires consideration of a variety of factors and the underlying ameliorative purpose must be borne in mind: Stapley v. Hejslet, 2006 BCCA 34, at paras. 45 and 46.
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