11. The Court justified the need for special damage in cases involving public rights to prevent frivolous or vexatious actions. 12. The case was dismissed without prejudice, which allowed SCO to amend their complaint to include properly pleaded special damages . 13. Mr Justice Yam awarded her $ 336, 000 for work missed through sickness, pain and suffering and special damages . 14. It is claiming special damages amounting to RM731, 761.10 for the expenditure incurred and RM40 million as general damages. 15. Special damages may be allowed if shown proximately caused by defendant's fraud and the damage amounts are proved with specificity.16. The plaintiffs are claiming special damages amounting to RM731, 761.10 for the expenditure incurred and also RM40 million as general damages. 17. The court held on the facts that the applicant had not shown that she had suffered any special damage at all. 18. It is claiming special damages amounting to RM731, 761 . 10 for the expenditure incurred and RM40 million as general damages. 19. Other members of the affected class are allowed to sue individually, but only if they have suffered " special damage ". 20. She is also suing for special damages , claiming she missed out on roles and other ones were terminated because of the articles.
