Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Finding That Special Damages Not Proved Inconsistent With Award Compensating for Same

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

It is inconsistent for a court to find that special damages are not proved yet award damages that compensate for those same unproved losses. The award cannot include elements that were not established. The principle applies to damages and evidence law. The rule ensures that…

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