Court Recognizes Intimate Partner Violence as Legal Basis for Damages

Court Recognizes Intimate Partner Violence as Legal Basis for Damages
The Supreme Court of Canada is seen in Ottawa on June 3, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized intimate partner violence as a distinct legal basis for pursuing civil damages.

The top court’s ruling today comes in the case of a woman who suffered years of physical and emotional abuse by her husband during a 16-year marriage.