Compensatory Damages Are Typically Assessed Against the Breaching Party

question 38

Multiple Choice

Compensatory damages are typically assessed against the breaching party:

• A)as a penalty for breaching the contract.
• B)when the non-breaching party did not suffer actual loss.
• C)to put the non-breaching party in the position it would have been in if the contract hadn't been breached.
• D)to cover the minor costs that the injured party suffers when responding to the breach.

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Definitions:

Financial Compensation

Payment given to a person or entity as reimbursement for loss, injury, or suffering.

Injured on the Job

Pertains to an employee suffering physical or mental harm or illness as a direct result of their work or work environment.

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

An employment qualification that is reasonably necessary for the normal operation of a particular business or enterprise, and can justify discrimination based on characteristics like religion, nationality, or gender in certain circumstances.

Discriminate

To treat someone or something differently or unjustly, often based on characteristics like race, age, gender, etc., rather than individual merit.