"Compensation Is Normally Not Available for Intangible Losses

question 35

Essay

"Compensation is normally not available for intangible losses. Recently, however, Canadian courts have begun to award compensation in such circumstances if one of the purposes of the contract was to protect the plaintiff's peace of mind. In one case, for instance, an elderly couple was awarded damages for the grief that they suffered after their beloved dog was suffocated in an airplane's cargo hold. The couple had stressed to the airline, at the outset, how much the dog meant to them." On the basis of such cases, it has been suggested that compensation is available for intangible losses if they are not too remote from the defendant's breach. Formulate an argument that supports that statement.

Identify factors that influence labor productivity.

Distinguish between increases in physical and human capital.

Recognize how economic structures and policies affect productivity and living standards.

Understand the relationship between capital deepening and economic growth.

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Definitions:

Direct Order

A command or instruction given with clear and explicit directions, requiring no interpretation and expecting immediate compliance.

Good News

Information or updates that are positive, uplifting, or beneficial to the receiver.

Dependent Clause

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought, making it unable to stand alone as a sentence.

Semicolon

A punctuation mark (;) indicating a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period, often used to separate related clauses.