KKO 746/2004
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Supreme Court allows compensation for mental suffering under tort law when victim sues for damages.
Finland (FI)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland allowed the plaintiff's claim for compensation for mental suffering under the Act on Damages for Personal Injury. The plaintiff, a victim of a criminal offense, sought damages based on the specific provision governing personal injury compensation. The court ruled that the statutory requirements for such compensation were met, establishing the right to claim for mental anguish in this context.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedVahingonkorvauslain 5 luvun 6 §:n nojalla: Henkisen kärsimyksestä korvattava vahinko on mahdollista, kun asianomistaja on saanut pahoinpitelyrikoksesta vahinkoa.
Keywords
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compensation for mental suffering
personal injury damages
tort law liability
victim of criminal offense
Supreme Court of Finland
Cited Legislation
AI generatedVahingonkorvauslain 5 luku 6 §
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Full text
Kysymys pahoinpitelyrikoksen asianomistajan oikeudesta saada vahingonkorvauslain 5 luvun 6 §:n nojalla korvausta henkisestä kärsimyksestä.
VahL 5 luku 6 §