Supreme Court dismisses claim for damages against a debtor based on insolvency and lack of fault.
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AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim for damages against the defendant, who was found to be insolvent. The plaintiff argued that the defendant's insolvency caused financial loss, but the court held that mere insolvency does not constitute fault or a legal basis for liability. Consequently, the court ruled that no damages could be awarded without proof of intentional misconduct or negligence beyond the insolvency itself.
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AI generatedSection 6 of the Act on Limitation of Liability for Damages; Section 3 of the Act on Limitation of Liability for Damages: A claim for damages based solely on a debtor's insolvency is inadmissible unless intentional misconduct or negligence is proven.
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Kysymys tuomittavan vahingonkorvauksen määrästä velallisen epärehellisyyttä koskevassa asiassa.