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A negligent act damages C’s property and C loses profit while it is repaired. Is that lost profit generally recoverable?
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No - lost profit is too remote whenever property is repaired.
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Yes - pure economic loss, if a special relationship exists.
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No - pure economic loss is never recoverable in negligence.
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Yes - consequential economic loss, if ordinary negligence rules are met.
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Liability in negligence for economic loss and psychiatric injury Flashcards
22 flashcards on AQA A Level Law Liability in negligence for economic loss and psychiatric injury: the key terms and definitions you need to recall.