What is the "value received" approach in determining the amount of damages awarded by the Court of Appeal?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from Lakusta v. Jones, 1997 CanLII 14903 (AB QB):

In determining the amount to be reimbursed under a monetary award, the “value received” approach is appropriate: Peter v. Beblow, supra at p. 344.

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