What is the purpose of awarding non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Quinlan v. Quaiscer, 2009 BCSC 1288 (CanLII):
The purpose of awarding non-pecuniary damages was summarized in Jackson v. Lai, 2007 BCSC 1023, at para. 134, where Madam Justice Smith stated: The purpose of an award of non-pecuniary damages is to compensate the plaintiff for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of amenities.... The award should provide compensation which is fair and reasonable to both parties, fairness being measured against awards in comparable cases...
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