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Life's little disappointments
Record ID:
91526
Format:
LIJ Article
Year:
2022
Author:
Ussher, Blair ;
Subject:
Damages ; Distress ; Mental Health ; Breach of Contract ;
Source:
LIJ (2022) 96 No 4
Date_of_entry:
22/03/2022
Legislation:
Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) Pt VBA
Notes:
Damages for mental distress and inconvenience following breach of contract are generally not recoverable, but, in some instances, mental distress may far outweigh financial loss -- Addis rule -- mental distress claims
Section:
Feature
Cases:
Addis v Gramaphone Co [1909] AC 488 ;
Month:
April

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