De Sales v Ingrilli

Damages – Wrongful death of spouse – Basis upon which to assess damages to surviving spouse and dependants – Whether discount for prospect of remarriage should be made – Discount for general contingencies.

Lord Campbell's Act – Compensation to relatives – Damages – Basis upon which to assess damages for spouse and dependants – Whether discount for prospect of remarriage should be made – Whether such consideration is already included in discount for general contingencies.

Precedent – Damages – Whether discount for prospect of remarriage should be made – Whether too speculative – Whether based upon outdated norms – Whether previous expressions of the law regarding such discounts should be reconsidered and re-expressed.

Fatal Accidents Act 1959 (WA).

Lord Campbell’s Act 9 & 10 Vict c 93.