Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Damages — Proof of Special Damages — Claim for Special Damages Must Be Strictly Proved

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Special damages require strict proof beyond mere pleading. The claimant must provide evidence substantiating each item. The principle applies to damages in civil proceedings. The rule sets a high standard for special damages. General or approximate proof is insufficient. The court will reject unproven special…

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