In Which of the Following Situation Is a Unlikely to Be

question 15

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situation is A unlikely to be entitled to substantial damages for non-pecuniary loss?

• A) Anthony's lawyer misadvised him on an important aspect of his company's finances. As a result, he went out of business, is reliant on social security benefit, his wife left him, and his son is reluctant to see him. He claims damages for his distress.
• B) Due to a negligent survey, Alice bought a house that required extensive remedial work to the foundations. During the 12 months required for the work she had to live with her insufferable mother-in-law in a very cramped flat. She claims damages for distress.
• C) Anna commissioned an enormous sandpit to be built in her backyard. She had always wanted one big enough to drive a digger in. Unfortunately, the contractor made it smaller than she had specified, although it was still large enough to drive a digger in. She claims damages to compensate her.
• D) Adam was injured in an accident. His claim under his disability insurance policy is well supported by medical evidence but the insurance company denied his claim for six years and then paid what it owed him in arrears. He now claims damages for distress.

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