# Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, Damages

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Recognition or enforcement of a judgment may be refused if, and to the extent that, the judgment awards damages, including exemplary or punitive damages, that do not compensate a party for actual loss or harm suffered.
(2) The court addressed shall take into account whether and to what extent the damages awarded by the court of origin serve to cover costs and expenses relating to the proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/27/schedule/3F/part/chapter/III/crossheading/damages (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-jurisdiction-and-judgments-act-1982/schedule-3F/part/chapter-III/crossheading-damages
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