Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Nominal damages are always awarded in addition to compensatory damages.
• B)Nominal damages are generally only available for torts that are actionable per se and for breaches of contract that do not result in actual damage.
• 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.

---

Definitions:

Illegal Contract

An agreement between parties that is prohibited by law or violates legal statutes, making it unenforceable.

Breach

To violate a law, by an act or an omission, or to break a legal obligation that one owes to another person or to society.

Illegal Contract

An agreement that is either unlawful in nature or made with the purpose of undertaking an illegal act, and thus, is not enforceable by law.

Executory

Pertaining to contracts or agreements that are not yet fully performed or completed by all involved parties.