Tort Damages
/ˈtɔrt ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary compensation awarded by a court to a plaintiff who has suffered loss or injury due to another's wrongful act or omission.
The plaintiff was awarded tort damages for the injuries sustained in the car accident.
- (n.) Types of damages in tort law, including compensatory, punitive, nominal, and consequential damages.
Tort damages can include both compensatory and punitive awards depending on the case.
Forms
- tort damages
- tort damage
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Commentary
Tort damages primarily denote financial remedies to redress civil wrongs; precise categorization aids in assessing claims and awards.
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