Which of the Following Statements Is True About Compensatory and Punitive

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about compensatory and punitive damages?

• A)Punitive damages seek to compensate the plaintiff for his/her injuries.
• B)There are clear guidelines and available standards for compensatory damages to be awarded for pain and suffering.
• C)Compensatory damages refer to money awarded to the plaintiff when the defendant acts wantonly,to punish the defendant,and to deter future wrongdoing.
• D)Compensatory damages can be awarded for past,present,and future losses.
• E)With regard to punitive damages,the jury is awarded a sum of money to compensate the plaintiff.

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Definitions:

Statute of Limitations

A statute that establishes the deadline by which legal cases must be filed after an incident occurs.

Discharge

The release or elimination of an obligation, such as a debt, under the law.

Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, money, or promises.

Duty

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility that one is required to perform in a social, legal, or professional context.