Nathan commences proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court against his employer and is seeking $90,000 in damages - VCE - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 1

One primary purpose of damages is to compensate the plaintiff. This aims to restore the injured party, Nathan in this case, to the financial position he would have been in had the wrongdoing not occurred. By awarding damages, the court seeks to remedy the loss suffered due to the employer's actions, essentially placing Nathan back where he would have been if the harm had not taken place. This ensures that he does not experience a financial disadvantage due to the defendant's conduct.