Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Nominal damages are always awarded in addition to compensatory damages.
• B)In tort law, nominal damages are generally only available for torts that are actionable per se.
• C)Nominal damages are generally only available for the tort of negligence.
• D)Nominal damages are intended to punish the tortfeasor.
• E)The phrase "nominal damages" refers to any type of damages that have a name.

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Definitions:

Oral Contract

An agreement between parties that is spoken and not written, yet is legally binding under certain conditions.

Indefinite Period

A time span without a specified end date.

Merger Clause

A contract clause providing that the written contract is the complete expression of the parties’ agreement. Also called integration clause.

Integration Clause

A provision in a contract that declares it to be the complete and final agreement between the parties, superseding all prior discussions or agreements.