The Purpose of Compensatory Damages Is to

question 26

Multiple Choice

The purpose of compensatory damages is to .

• A) put the victim in the position he or she would have been in had the tort never taken place
• B) recognize that the plaintiff has been wronged
• C) punish the defendant
• D) evaluate the extent of damages caused by the defendant in order to deliver a suitable prison sentence

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Definitions:

Mesoamerica

A historical region in the Americas known for its unique pre-Columbian cultures and civilizations, such as the Aztecs and Mayans.

Superimposition

In Mesoamerican architecture, the erection of a new structure on top of, and incorporating, an earlier structure; the nesting of a series of buildings inside each other.

Mesoamerican Architecture

Refers to the buildings and structures created by the indigenous peoples of Central America and Mexico, known for advanced construction techniques and distinctive styles like step pyramids.

Aztec Hueteocalli

A type of Mesoamerican pyramid or temple structure used by the Aztec civilization for religious ceremonies and human sacrifices to appease their gods.