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Understanding Punitive Damages in Legal Cases
Definition of Punitive Damages Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are a form of monetary compensation that may be awarded to a plaintiff in a legal case. Unlike compensatory damages, which are intended to compensate the plaintiff for actual losses or damages suffered, punitive damages are awarded as a means of punishing the defendant for particularly egregious conduct and…
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