Trivial sum awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained, though slight. Nominal damages will be awarded for a Breach of Contract or for an intentional Tort to vindicate the Plaintiff's claim where no recoverable loss can be established.
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Trivial sum awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained, though slight. Nominal damages will be awarded for a Breach of Contract or for an intentional Tort to vindicate the Plaintiff's claim where no recoverable loss can be established.
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A trifling sum awarded to a plaintiff in an action in which there is no substantial loss or injury to be compensated but in which the law still recognizes a technical invasion of rights or a breach of the defendant’s duty. Also awarded in cases in which, although there has been a real injury, the plaintiff’s evidence is not sufficient to show its amount.
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Minimal money damages awarded to an individual in an action where the person has not suffered any substantial injury or loss for which he or she must be compensated.
This kind of damages reflects a legal recognition that a plaintiff's rights have been violated through a defendant's breach of duty or wrongful conduct. The amount awarded is ordinarily a trifling sum, such as a dollar, which varies according to the circumstances of each case. In certain jurisdictions, the amount of the award might include the costs of the lawsuit.
In general, nominal damages may be recovered by a plaintiff who is successful in establishing that he or she has suffered a loss or injury as a result of the defendant's wrongful conduct but is unable to adequately set forth proof of the nature and extent of the injury.
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