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Helsingin HO 09.10.1986 1239 AI generated

Court reduced civil compensation for murder by 55% based on defendant's poverty and lack of understanding.

Case Number Helsingin HO 09.10.1986 1239
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed
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The Court of Appeal reduced the civil compensation award for a 1921-born defendant from 134,077.10 to 60,000 marks. The defendant, who lacked understanding due to age and mental state, was acquitted of criminal charges but still liable for civil damages. The court applied the relevant compensation statute to adjust the amount downward, considering the defendant's financial situation, earning capacity, and the nature of the crime.

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Vahingonkorvauslaki 2 luvun 3 §; The court may reduce civil compensation awards based on the defendant's financial circumstances, earning capacity, and the specific nature of the tortious act when determining a reasonable amount.

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civil compensation reduction financial circumstances consideration earning capacity assessment nature of tortious act reasonable amount determination poverty mitigation civil liability adjustment

Cited Legislation

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Vahingonkorvauslaki 2 luvun 3 §
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Supreme Court rules that a party granted free legal aid must reimburse the state but not the opponent's appeal costs if they lose the appeal.
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Vastaaja, joka oli vuonna 1921 syntynyt eläkeläinen, oli ymmärrystä vailla olevana jätetty rangaistukseen tuomitsematta hänen syykseen luetuista yksin teoin tehdyistä murhapoltosta ja kuolemantuottamuksesta. Rikoksen johdosta tuomittua vahingonkorvausta VahL 2 luvun 3 §:n nojalla kohtuullistettiin ottamalla huomioon vastaajan tila, maksukyky ja varallisuusolot sekä teon laatu. HO harkitsi kohtuulliseksi alentaa RO:n tuomitseman määrän 134.077,10 markkaa 60.000 markkaan.

Läsnä: Hiltunen, Uoti ja Kartano (apuj.) Esittelijä: Nokso-Koivisto

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