What is Compensatory Damages?
Money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for damages, injury, or other loss. Compensatory damages are awarded in civil court cases where loss has occurred as a result of the negligence or unlawful conduct of another party.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:
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