In legal terms, exemplary damages are damages that are requested and/or awarded in a lawsuit when the defendant's acts fall into the categories of malicious or fraudulent. Exemplary damages are also known as punitive damages.
Exemplary Damages are often referred to as punitive damages in legal terms. Such damages are awarded to the Plaintiff when the Defendant has acted in a negligent manner. This can be physical bodily harm, mental harm and or property damage. A judge can award damages beyond the cost to replace the damaged item.
Exemplary damages are awarded to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct and deter others from similar behavior, while punitive damages are meant to compensate the plaintiff for their losses and make them whole again.
Anthony Duggan has written: 'Exemplary damages in equity' -- subject(s): Exemplary damages, Obligations (Law) 'Trusts' -- subject(s): Trusts and trustees, Cases
Lotte Meurkens has written: 'The power of punitive damages' -- subject(s): Exemplary damages, Congresses
Thomas F. Lambert has written: 'The case for punitive damages' -- subject(s): Exemplary damages
Robert E. Goodfriend has written: 'Punitive damages' -- subject(s): Exemplary damages, Jury
Indemnity refers to the obligation to compensate for losses or damages, while breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations as outlined in a contract. In terms of legal liabilities, indemnity involves providing financial protection, while breach of contract can result in legal consequences such as being sued for damages.
Milton Oliveira has written: 'Dano moral' -- subject(s): Torts, Exemplary damages
Yes, children can sue for damages in a legal case with the help of a legal guardian or representative.
No, a defendant cannot sue a victim for damages in a legal case.
Compensatory damages in a legal case can include economic damages (such as medical expenses or lost wages) and non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering or emotional distress).
Yes, you can sue an LLC for damages in a legal dispute. An LLC, or limited liability company, can be held liable for its actions and may be required to pay damages if found at fault in a legal case.