Emotional Damages
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Compensatory damages awarded for non-pecuniary harm such as mental anguish, emotional distress, or psychological impact resulting from a defendant's wrongful conduct.
The plaintiff sought emotional damages for the trauma caused by the defendant's negligence.
Forms
- emotional damage
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Commentary
Emotional damages are a subset of compensatory damages focused on intangible harms; careful pleading is required to demonstrate admissible evidence of emotional injury.
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