Special Damages

Special Damages in Canada

Definition of Special Damages

Special Damages meaning or descrpition: monetary damages that are specific, ascertainable, and measured on an objective basis; sometimes referred to as out-of-pocket expenses (Source of this concept of Special Damages: emp.ca/books/318-5 and emp.ca/books/468-7 and emp.ca/books/392-5)

Special Damages

This section offers an overview of Special Damages under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Special Damages in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Special Damages relevant or under the laws of Ontario: Damages intended to compensate a plaintiff for a quantifiable monetary loss. Examples of such losses include: lost earnings, medical bills, and repair costs.

Special Damages

This section offers an overview of Special Damages under the Canadian law.

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