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KKO 944/1999 AI generated

Supreme Court allows compensation for mental suffering caused by killing close relatives under Finnish law.

Case Number KKO 944/1999
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 compensation regarding mental suffering caused by the killing of close relatives. The plaintiff argued that the loss of family members resulted in severe psychological trauma, while the defense focused on the limits of civil liability for such specific harms. The court ruled that the statutory provisions permit compensation for this specific type of mental suffering, establishing a clear path for such claims.

Legislator headnote

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Vahingonkorvauslaki 5 luku 2 §; Vahingonkorvauslaki 5 luku 2 §: The Supreme Court held that compensation for mental suffering caused by the death of close relatives is admissible under the specified provisions of the Act on Damages.

Keywords

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mental suffering compensation killing close relatives civil liability damages family member death psychological trauma claim

Cited Legislation

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Vahingonkorvauslaki 5 luku 2 §
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Kysymys lähiomaisten surmaamisesta aiheutuneen henkisen kärsimyksen korvaamisesta.

VahL 5 luku 2 §