LEGAL PRINCIPLE: DAMAGES AND REMEDIES — Mesne Profits — Mesne Profit Is a Form of Damages
PRINCIPLE STATEMENT
Mesne profit is only another form for damages.
RATIO DECIDENDI (SOURCE)
Per Ejiwunmi, JSC, in Ughutevbe v. Shonowo (2004) NLC-1601997(SC) at p. 17; Para D, quoting Bramwell v. Bramwell (1942) 1 AER 137 at 138 with approval.
"Mesne profit is only another form for damages."
EXPLANATION / SCOPE
Mesne profits are treated as a form of damages, not a distinct category of remedy. The principle applies to damages in property and land disputes. The rule clarifies that claims for mesne profits are subject to damages principles. The court assesses them like other compensatory damages. The distinction between mesne profits and other damages does not affect the applicable legal framework.
