§ 13-10 Damages - Speculative Damages
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§ 13-10 Damages - Speculative Damages
The existence or amount of damages cannot be left to conjecture, guess or speculation. However, proof of amount of loss with absolute or mathematical certainty is not required. Damages must be susceptible of ascertainment with a reasonable degree of certainty.
See United Merchants & Mfrs., Inc. v. South Carolina Elec. & Gas Co., 113 F. Supp. 257 (D.S.C. 1953), affd, 208 F.2d 685 (4th Cir. 1953); Collins Holding Corp. v. Landrum, 360 S.C. 346, 601 S.E.2d 332 (2004); Pearson v. Bridges, 344 S.C. 366, 544 S.E.2d 617 (20...
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