Dorey v. Hannam [1961] JJ 147 (09 November 1961)

An 8-year multiplier is appropriate for calculating future loss in the circumstances of a 58-year-old healthy, married shop assistant with no reasonable likelihood of the widow's remarriage, taking into account the deceased's regular annual savings from earned income.

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Citation: [1961] JJ 147
Parties: Applicant: Dorey; Respondent: Hannam
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 09 November 1961
Procedural Posture: Tort / Judgment
Outcome: future loss assessed using 8-year multiplier
Legal Topics: Fatal Accidents, Future Loss, Assessment of Damages

Tort Law Fatal Accidents Future Loss Assessment of Damages

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Dorey

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Hannam

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Tort / Judgment

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1 How should future loss be calculated in a fatal accident claim involving a 58-year-old shop assistant with no reasonable likelihood of widow's remarriage?

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future loss assessed using 8-year multiplier

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