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Chapter 6: Compensation in tort

Chapter 6: Compensation in tort

pp. 183-220

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, University of Melbourne, , University of Sussex
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The victim of a tort can generally claim compensatory damages for any loss suffered as a result of the tort. The assessment of such damages and the attribution of responsibility for such loss are generally governed by the rules discussed in Chs 2 to 4 for civil wrongs in general. Specific rules for tort are discussed in this chapter: the assessment of damages and the attribution of responsibility. The assessment of compensatory damages for personal injury, which are usually claimed in tort, is discussed.

Keywords

  • compensation
  • tort
  • damages
  • defamation
  • attribution of responsibility
  • consequences
  • forseeability
  • reasonable contemplation
  • eggshell skull
  • contributory negligence

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