Make the victim whole, "Make the victim whole" is the

Make the victim whole

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"Make the victim whole" is the general principle by which tort law has measured damages. A difficulty arises when applying this to losses not easily translated into economic terms, such as loss of life or bodily integrity, emotional distress, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and the like. Should such damages be awarded? How should they be measured?

Reference no: EM13183035

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