What does andrews cap mean in personal injury?

The Canadian non-pecuniary damages cap established by the 1978 Supreme Court trilogy of Andrews v Grand & Toy Alberta Ltd., Thornton v Prince George School District, and Arnold v Teno. Set originally at C$100,000 in 1978 dollars, indexed by Bank of Canada CPI; the present-day ceiling sits in the C$400,000s for the most catastrophic cases. Applies to non-pecuniary loss only.

Where does andrews cap apply?

Andrews cap applies in: Canada. See the country pages for jurisdictional detail.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page describes the term as it appears in published authority and practitioner usage. For advice on your specific case, consult a solicitor or attorney qualified in your jurisdiction.

Andrews cap — Personal Injury Glossary

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Andrews v Grand & Toy non-pecuniary cap

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What does andrews cap mean in personal injury?
The Canadian non-pecuniary damages cap established by the 1978 Supreme Court trilogy of Andrews v Grand & Toy Alberta Ltd., Thornton v Prince George School District, and Arnold v Teno. Set originally at C$100,000 in 1978 dollars, indexed by Bank of Canada CPI; the present-day ceiling sits in the C$400,000s for the most catastrophic cases. Applies to non-pecuniary loss only.
Where does andrews cap apply?
Andrews cap applies in: Canada. See the country pages for jurisdictional detail.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page describes the term as it appears in published authority and practitioner usage. For advice on your specific case, consult a solicitor or attorney qualified in your jurisdiction.

★ editorial note

This entry describes the term as it appears in published authority and practitioner usage. Nothing on this page is legal advice. For your specific case, consult a solicitor or attorney qualified in your jurisdiction. See /methodology for how we derive figures elsewhere on the site, /sources for the standing authority list, and /disclaimer for the scope statement.

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