Asked by Sabella Johnson on Jun 04, 2024
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If a client establishes fraud against a professional,he/she is more likely to receive:
A) compensatory and consequential damages.
B) punitive and consequential damages.
C) compensatory and punitive damages.
D) only consequential damages.
Compensatory Damages
Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to reimburse for loss, injury, or harm suffered as a direct result of another's breach of duty or negligence.
Punitive Damages
Financial compensation awarded to an aggrieved party that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses and is intended to punish the wrongdoer.
Fraud
A deliberate deception practiced to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.
- Differentiate between compensatory, punitive, and consequential damages in lawsuits against professionals.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between compensatory, punitive, and consequential damages in lawsuits against professionals.
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