Amount Quote by Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux
“What individual can so well assess the amount of damages which a plaintiff ought to recover for an injury he has received than an intelligent jury?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate, 1830
An intelligent jury can better evaluate damages than an individual assessor.
In simple terms: Juries judge damages better than individuals.
Key Takeaway
Rely on juries for fair compensation.
Themes
law
justice
assessment
Mood
serious
analytical
Type
legal
informative
When to use this quote
- court cases
- personal injury claims
- insurance disputes
Key Concepts
jurisprudence
damage valuation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can juries be better educated on technical evidence?
- Should experts assist juries in valuation?
A Different Perspective
Juries may lack expertise in complex technical damages.
