Asked by Anika Singh on Jul 04, 2024
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Punitive damages is a term referring to damages that will merely compensate victims for the harm they have suffered, but will cost defendants more money than they have.
Punitive Damages
Compensation awarded in a lawsuit that goes beyond the plaintiff's actual losses and is intended to punish the defendant for particularly egregious conduct.
Compensate Victims
To offer restitution or damages to individuals who have suffered harm or loss due to another's action or negligence.
- Distinguish between the different types of damages available in tort law.
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Aidai UranbekkyzyJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for particularly harmful behavior and to deter similar conduct in the future, not merely to compensate the victim.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the different types of damages available in tort law.