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KKO 4825/1996 AI generated

Supreme Court allows damages for psychological pain and suffering caused by a robbery attempt against the victim.

Case Number KKO 4825/1996
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland allowed a claim for damages regarding psychological pain and suffering resulting from a robbery attempt. The victim argued that the physical injury and the threat of violence caused significant mental anguish, while the defense likely contested the extent of non-physical harm. The court ruled that such psychological distress constitutes a compensable injury under the relevant tort provisions.

Legislator headnote

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Vahinkokorvauslaki 5 luku 2 §; The Supreme Court established that psychological pain and suffering caused by a violent crime attempt is a compensable injury under Finnish tort law.

Keywords

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psychological pain and suffering robbery attempt tort liability non-physical injury compensable damages mental anguish criminal victim compensation

Cited Legislation

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Vahinkokorvauslaki 5 luku 2 §
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Kysymys vahingonkorvauksen tuomitsemisesta tapon yrityksen kohteeksi joutuneelle asianomistajalle psyykkisen tilan häiriintymisestä aiheutuneesta kivusta ja särystä.

VahKorvL 5 luku 2 §