Damages

Damages

September 18, 2016 · By BDLD DESK · 1,155 Reads

Monetary compensation for wrong or injury caused by the violation of a legal right.

(a) Compensatory damages-Reimbursement for actual loss or injury.

(b) Exemplary damagesMonetary award by way of punishment for injury caused by aggravated circumstances or malice, in addition to compensation for the injury.

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