Explain the Principle of Indemnity

question 7

Essay

Explain the principle of indemnity. How does one measure indemnity?

---

Definitions:

U.S. District Court

A federal-level court in the United States where both civil and criminal cases are filed and federal laws are interpreted.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by governments on the sale of goods and services, calculated as a percentage of the sales price.

Proportional Rate Structure

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount of income, as opposed to progressive or regressive tax structures.

Progressive Rate Structure

This is a tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable base amount increases, typically applied to incomes to ensure higher earners pay a greater percentage of their income.