87T
In forceReferring to earlier decisions on non‑economic loss
Volume 2Chapter 4, Part IVC to Chapter 6, Part IX (sections 55 to 113)
Chapter 5Enforcement and remedies
Part VIBClaims for damages or compensation for death or personal injury
Division 3Limits on personal injury damages for non‑economic loss
87T Referring to earlier decisions on non‑economic loss
(1)
In determining personal injury damages for non‑economic loss, the court may refer to earlier decisions of the court or of other courts for the purpose of establishing the appropriate award in the proceeding.
(2)
For that purpose, the parties to the proceeding or their counsel may bring the court’s attention to awards of personal injury damages for non‑economic loss in those earlier decisions.
(3)
This section does not affect the rules for determination of other damages or compensation.
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