Damages (151)
HELD:
"Generally, the trial Court has a discretion as to the quantum of damages it would award in a claim for damages.
HELD:
"It is also settled law that special damages need to be particularized.
HELD:
"...the law is settled that general damages are such that naturally flow from the wrongful act of the Defendant as claimed and established by the Plaintiff although it does not need to be specifically pleaded and proved like special damages.
HELD:
"On the claim for general damages, the appellant cannot be granted the relief seeking salaries and allowances and still be entitled to general damages. General damages can be granted where the order for reinstatement is not made.
HELD:
"...I however wish to comment on the distinction between "General Damages" And "Special Damages".
HELD:
"There is no yardstick for awarding General Damages.
HELD:
"The question posed by the counsel for the appellants herein is, whether the evidence before the trial Court, which the lower Court held to be sufficient in prove of special damages in this case, satisfies the principle of law on proof of special damages.