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TROUBLE EMOTIF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- emotional distress
1, record 1, English, emotional%20distress
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- emotional disturbance 2, record 1, English, emotional%20disturbance
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is no legal remedy for the emotional distress and grief suffered as a result of the injury or death of a relative or friend,, but these can be painful experiences. ... Would it really be wise to introduce into this common experience of mankind the possibility of some monetary solatium for their suffering if they are able to persuade a judge that their suffering is due in part to shock, not grief. 3, record 1, English, - emotional%20distress
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble émotionnel
1, record 1, French, trouble%20%C3%A9motionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trouble émotif 2, record 1, French, trouble%20%C3%A9motif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien qu'il n'y ait pas de recours juridique pour le trouble émotionnel et la douleur résultant des blessures subies par un parent ou un ami, ou de son décès, il s'agit là d'épreuves souvent pénibles. [...] Il est permis de s'interroger sur l'opportunité d'ouvrir à la personne qui vit cette expérience humaine en définitive courante, la possibilité d'obtenir une réparation financière pour ses souffrances si elle arrive à convaincre le juge que celles-ci sont imputables en partie au choc plutôt qu'à la peine. 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20%C3%A9motionnel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en droit de la responsabilité délictuelle fournie par le centre de traduction et de documentation juridique de l'Université d'Ottawa. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20%C3%A9motionnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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