KKO 4064/1997
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Supreme Court dismissed claim for damages where plaintiff failed to prove actual loss from delayed compensation payment.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe 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
AI generatedSection 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
AI generatedSection 6 of the Act on Damages for Delayed Payment of Compensation
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