United Kingdom

Hodgson v Trapp

[1989] AC 807

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

Year1989

Statusunclear

Key Principle

Damages for personal injury should be assessed to provide fair compensation that restores the claimant as nearly as possible to their pre-injury position.

Area of Law

tort

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