Ginger Attacks Richard and Cuts Him with a Knife

question 210

Multiple Choice

Ginger attacks Richard and cuts him with a knife. He sues Ginger. The jury awards Richard $50,000 for medical expenses and lost time at work and adds $100,000 to the award because Ginger was so vicious. The $50,000 is called:

• A) punitive damages
• B) compensatory damages
• C) nominal damages
• D) an equitable remedy
• E) none of the other choices

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