Asked by Genelyn Silva on Jul 03, 2024
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Which of the following is not an example of compensatory damages?
A) Payment for the plaintiff's medical bills for surgery resulting from the injuries caused by an intentional tort.
B) Payment for medical bills for pain killers the plaintiff was prescribed to cope with the pain from an intentional tort.
C) Payment for the pain the plaintiff endured as a result of an intentional tort.
D) Payment for lost wages due to time the plaintiff had to take off from work due to injuries sustained as a result of an intentional tort.
E) Payment for attorney fees the plaintiff incurred filing a lawsuit to get compensation for injuries resulting from an intentional tort.
Compensatory Damages
Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff to cover actual losses, damages, or injuries as directly resulting from the actions of the defendant.
Intentional Tort
A civil wrong resulting from actions deliberately undertaken by one person intending to cause harm or injury to another.
Attorney Fees
Costs for legal services provided by a lawyer or law firm which a court may order the losing party to pay or that may be included in a settlement.
- Discern and identify the assorted damages awarded in tort cases, such as compensatory, nominal, and punitive.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern and identify the assorted damages awarded in tort cases, such as compensatory, nominal, and punitive.
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