Damages Awarded to a Plaintiff in an Amount Above and Beyond

question 32

Multiple Choice

Damages awarded to a plaintiff in an amount above and beyond mere compensation, and intended by the court to penalise or punish the defendant, are called:

• A)Compensatory damages.
• B)Exemplary damages.
• C)Liquidated damages.
• D)Nominal damages.

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