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Haley Anderson
on Nov 27, 2024Verified
In a successful tort suit, an individual is awarded compensatory damages to put him or her in a better position than the party who committed the tort.
Compensatory Damages
A money award equivalent to the actual value of injuries or damages sustained by the aggrieved party.
Tort Suit
A legal action brought by one party against another for a civil wrong that causes harm or loss, resulting in legal liability.
- Acquire knowledge of the legal tenets regarding compensatory and punitive damages in tort proceedings.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the legal tenets regarding compensatory and punitive damages in tort proceedings.
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