Ginger Attacks Richard and Cuts Him with a Knife

question 45

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 $100,000 is called:

• A)extra damages
• B)compensatory damages
• C)nominal damages
• D)an equitable remedy
• E)none of the above

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