LRC , 1998 . In the case of Huckle v Money , the plaintiff was awarded exemplary damages for having been detained on the strength of a nameless warrant . It is believed that the award strengthens the immunity of the jury against possible actions by the defendant under a Writ of Attaint . There was also a marked need during early common law to award damages for mental anguish , intangible loss and humiliation considering that these were not provided for . It is further believed...