The article analyzes the court's use of the application of an exception to the general rule of full restoration of the victim's position, which is the reduction of damages due to the defendant's difficult financial situation. The article lists the circumstances to be established, including the defendant's life circumstances and financial situation, the relationship with the victim's position, and the defendant's good faith. The article provides examples of standard of proof «beyond reasonable doubt». The article examines the distribution of legal costs in court decisions.