Dear Colleagues:

First, I hope that you are feeling well and have found a safe place to isolate away from the pandemic.

Second, do any of you know of any interesting Commonwealth cases or discussions dealing with the recovery of damages other than market/replacement value, such as for upset or grief or for cost of repair where these would be otherwise uneconomical, for personal property. I seem to remember a case about a car called “Esmeralda” where such damages were alluded to or awarded but I cannot seem to locate it in any searches. I am aware of American caselaw dealing with pets, but was looking for something more Commonwealth focused.

I have a student doing a comparative examination of the law in Norway and the English Commonwealth who is not finding much in her researches, so any leads, including all self-promotion, would be very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Jason Neyers
Professor of Law
Faculty of Law
Western University
Law Building Rm 26
e. jneyers@uwo.ca
t. 519.661.2111 (x88435)