Which of the Following Statements About Monetary Damages Awarded by a Court

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about monetary damages awarded by a court is (are) true?
I.The purpose of general damages is to provide benefits for medical expenses or loss of earnings.
II.The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the tortfeasor so that others are deterred from committing the same wrongful act.

• A)I only
• B)II only
• C)both I and II
• D)neither I nor II

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