What is the legal foundation of non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Owen v. Peljhan, 2017 BCSC 423 (CanLII):
Non‑pecuniary damages are awarded to compensate a plaintiff for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of amenities. In Stapley v. Hejslet, 2006 BCCA 34, Madam Justice Kirkpatrick explained the legal foundation of non‑pecuniary damages as follows:
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