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DAMAGES

Categories: Torts

Definition (1910 Edition)

by reason of special circumstances or conditions.

vy. Perwilliger, 116 N. Y. 580, 22 N. E. 1001;

UK Law Commentary

Status: ✅ Still applies. Monetary compensation for loss. Objective: put claimant in position as if tort had never occurred.

Modern Application

📜 Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 • Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Act 1945 • legislation.gov.uk
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.