Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Damages — Proof of Special Damages — Strict Proof Requires Credible Evidence Establishing Entitlement

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Special damages require strict proof with credible evidence, not court estimates. The claimant must satisfy the court of entitlement under each head. The principle applies to damages in civil proceedings. The rule prevents speculative or approximate awards. The court cannot fill gaps in proof by…

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