Damages Awarded to a Plaintiff in an Amount Above and Beyond

question 50

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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