What is the standard of proof for a loss of future earning capacity award?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Lee v. MacLean, 2010 BCSC 734 (CanLII):

The standard of proof for making an award for loss of future earning capacity is simple probability and not balance of probabilities: Rosvold v. Dunlop, 2001 BCCA 1 [Rosvold].

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