Multiple Damages
/ˈmʌltɪpəl ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) A monetary award in a civil case that is a multiple of the actual damages to punish wrongful conduct and deter future violations.
The plaintiff was awarded multiple damages totaling three times the actual losses due to the defendant's willful misconduct.
Forms
- multiple damage
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Commentary
Multiple damages are typically statutory and differ from compensatory damages by serving a punitive and deterrent function beyond mere compensation.
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