Kahjutäide

Kahjutäide is an Estonian term that translates to "compensation for damage" or "indemnity." It refers to the act of providing financial or material compensation to a party who has suffered loss or harm. This compensation is intended to restore the injured party to the position they were in before the damage occurred, as far as monetary compensation can achieve this.

The concept of kahjutäide is a fundamental principle in Estonian civil law, particularly within tort law and contract law. When a wrongful act or breach of contract leads to damages, the responsible party is obligated to provide kahjutäide. The types of damages that can be compensated typically include material losses (such as property damage or lost profits) and sometimes non-material losses (like pain and suffering, though this is generally more restricted).

Determining the amount of kahjutäide involves assessing the extent of the damage. This often requires evidence, expert opinions, and legal proceedings to establish liability and quantify the loss. The goal is to ensure fairness and to deter negligent or intentional harmful behavior by holding individuals and entities accountable for their actions. Kahjutäide plays a crucial role in the functioning of the legal and economic systems by providing a mechanism for redress and encouraging responsible conduct.