Mental Anguish

Legal Definition and Related Resources of Mental Anguish

Meaning of Mental Anguish

A mental suffering resulting from emotions such as grief and despair; it must be real and with cause and be more than the normal grief occasioned by the loss of a loved one. The statutes of each jurisdiction must be consulted to ascertain whether mental anguish is a compensable element in actions for damages based on personal injury or death .

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See also

Mental Suffering in the American legal Encyclopedia


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