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• What is the definition of damage?

  Loss or harm
• What must an occupier of land tolerate from neighbors?

  A reasonable amount of noise
• What is damnum sine injuria?

  Damage without legal remedy
• What does injuria sine damno mean?

  Legal wrong without actual damage
• What are nominal damages?

  Damages awarded without proof of damage
• In which cases is damage presumed in defamation?

  In libel and some forms of slander
• What does the Defamation Act 2013 require for claims?

  Serious harm to reputation must occur
• What are damages?

  Money awarded for tort or breach
• What is the general principle of damages?

  Claimant entitled to full compensation
• What are substantial damages awarded for?

  When actual damage has been caused
• What are aggravated damages?

  Damages increased by circumstances of wrong
• What are exemplary damages?

  Damages to punish defendant's wrongdoing
• How are liquidated damages defined?

  Fixed sum agreed in advance for breach
• What are unliquidated damages?

  Damages fixed by the court
• What is the purpose of damages in tort?

  To restore claimant to pre-tort position
• What limits recovery of damages?

  Rules of remoteness of damage
• What must a claimant do to mitigate losses?

  Take reasonable steps to reduce losses
• What is contributory negligence?

  Claimant's negligence reducing damages
• What is the purpose of damages in contract?

  To restore claimant to pre-contract position
• What is Hadley v Baxendale known for?

  Establishing rules on remoteness of damage
• What must a hotelier do if a reservation is cancelled?

  Make reasonable attempts to relet the room
• What do damages for breach of the Human Rights Act follow?

  Principles of just satisfaction
• What is a damages-based agreement (DBA)?

  No win, no fee agreement for lawyers
• What percentage can lawyers claim in personal injury cases under DBA?

  Up to 25% of damages
• What is the maximum percentage for DBA in employment tribunal cases?

  35% of damages
• What is the maximum percentage for DBA in other cases?

  50% of damages
• What does damnum sine injuria esse potest mean?

  Damage without wrongful act
• What does the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 regulate?

  Keeping of dangerous animals
• What does the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 prohibit?

  Breeding and possession of fighting dogs
• What does the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 extend?

  Control of dangerously out-of-control dogs
• What is dangerous driving defined as?

  Driving far below expected standards
• What is the maximum penalty for dangerous driving?

  Two years’ imprisonment and/or fine
• What is the duty of employers regarding dangerous machinery?

  To safeguard employees from danger
• What does the Factories Act 1961 require?

  Dangerous parts of machinery must be fenced
• What does the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 address?

  Safety of machinery in mines and quarries
• What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 cover?

  General provisions on safety at work
• What defines a dangerous offender?

  One who commits specified violent offences
• What is the sentencing scheme for dangerous offenders?

  Extended sentence of imprisonment required
• What is the role of the Parole Board for dangerous offenders?

  To recommend release during the second half
• What does the DA notice request?

  Not to publish prejudicial information