What does the traditional rule of damdupat limit when it applies to a debt?
Damdupat is a rule about the recovery of interest on a debt. Where it applies, the interest recoverable is capped by reference to the principal. Its classification concerns…
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What does the traditional rule of damdupat limit when it applies to a debt?
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Damdupat is a rule about the recovery of interest on a debt. Where it applies, the interest recoverable is capped by reference to the principal. Its classification concerns interest rather than evidence, costs or res judicata.
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Option A
Res judicata is concerned with the effect of prior adjudication.
Option B
The rule sets a limit on recoverable interest. It does not specify the evidence for proving a debt.
Option C
Costs of litigation are a separate subject from interest on the debt.
Option D
The rule limits recovery of interest by reference to the principal.
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