If the court finds the defendant liable for the tort of battery, the court could award damages to the plaintiff that were not for the purpose of compensating the plaintiff, but for the purpose of punishing the defendant. Such damages are called

A) special damages.
B) general damages.
C) punitive damages.
D) compensatory damages.
E) derogatory damages.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff, over and above actual damages, to punish a defendant for egregious conduct.

Tort of Battery

A legal claim against someone who intentionally causes harmful or offensive physical contact with another person.

Compensatory Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to offset losses or injuries that have occurred due to the defendant's actions.