What is the relevant case law in relation to the application for damages from a deceased who killed himself?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Scott (Estate) v. Scott, 2002 ABQB 352 (CanLII):
Lastly, the applicants rely on Whitford v. Whitford Estate (1942) 1942 CanLII 31 (SCC), S.C.R. 166. Once again that case is distinguishable as there were independent witnesses to the deceased’s intention.
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