The First Step a Court Takes in Choosing a Remedy

question 27

Multiple Choice

The first step a court takes in choosing a remedy is to determine

• A)what interest it is trying to protect.
• B)if the damages can be quantified with reasonable certainty.
• C)if punitive damages should be awarded.
• D)whether the injured party mitigated its damages.

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Definitions:

Civil Rights Act of 1991

A significant piece of legislation in the United States that aimed to strengthen the protections against employment discrimination.

Sex Discrimination

Unfair treatment or prejudice based on a person's sex, affecting opportunities, resources, or rights in various spheres of life, including the workplace.

Punitive Damages

Damages exceeding simple compensation and awarded to punish the defendant.

Constitution

The basic rules and long-standing practices through which a state or different institution is ruled.