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KKO 4064/1997 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed claim for damages where plaintiff failed to prove actual loss from delayed compensation payment.

Case Number KKO 4064/1997
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim for damages arising from the delayed payment of compensation. The plaintiff argued that the delay caused financial loss, but failed to provide concrete evidence of the specific amount or nature of the damage incurred. Consequently, the court ruled that without proof of actual loss, no damages could be awarded under the relevant tort principles.

Legislator headnote

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Section 6 of the Act on Damages for Delayed Payment of Compensation; damages are only payable when the claimant proves actual loss resulting from the delay.

Keywords

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damages for delay proof of actual loss compensation payment tort liability financial loss burden of proof Supreme Court ruling

Cited Legislation

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Section 6 of the Act on Damages for Delayed Payment of Compensation

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