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Meanings of compensatory damages in anglès

(Law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated.

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        Examples for "actual damages"
        Examples for "actual damages"
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        Plaintiffs are also asking for three times the amount of their actual damages.
        Reuters
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        Attorney Alex Spiro said Unsworth also failed to show actual damages.
        News.com.au
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        He also found no actual damages under Illinois consumer law.
        Reuters
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        Otherwise, only an award of actual damages and profits is available to the copyright owner.
        Copyright Basics
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        AutoZone also argued that the punitive damages were out of line with the actual damages.
        Reuters
        1
        The RAF only pays out for general damages where the injury is deemed serious.
        The South African
        2
        The doctor must confirm that your injury is serious enough to merit compensation for general damages.
        The South African
        3
        As well as general damages, Depp may be able to argue he is entitled to aggravated damages.
        The Guardian
        4
        The family was seeking R2-million in constitutional damages and R940 000 in general damages.
        The South African
        5
        It also pays general damages to accident victims which covers pain and suffering, loss of amenities of life, disability and disfigurement.
        The South African
        Usage of compensatory damages in anglès
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        In addition to compensatory damages the courts began to award punitive damages.
        The new yorker
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        Punitive damages can be multiples of compensatory damages that a jury awards.
        Reuters
        3
        The suit was asking for five million in compensatory damages for wrongful death.
        Acts of nature
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        It also seeks compensatory damages, triple damages for willful infringement, and other remedies.
        The Irish Times
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        The claimants had requested compensatory damages amounting to more than $1 billion.
        Reuters
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        The plaintiffs seek class-action status, compensatory damages and triple damages.
        Reuters
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        He is seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages and other remedies.
        Reuters
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        On Friday, compensatory damages in the case were reduced by about $100 million.
        Reuters
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        Fiji wants her case to be tossed as well as compensatory damages and legal fees.
        News.com.au
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        They are asking for $500 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages.
        Reuters
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        The lawsuits seek declarations that the Goldman defendants violated their fiduciary duties, plus compensatory damages.
        Reuters
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        The jury awarded compensatory damages to 12 women of the group who testified at trial.
        Reuters
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        The company has demanded a jury trial and sought compensatory damages from Countrywide Financial and BofA.
        Reuters
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        The federal jury had awarded Kenneth Vigneron $2 million in compensatory damages in December.
        Reuters
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        Unasa claimed compensatory damages, exemplary damages and costs.
        Radio NZ
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        Two weeks ago her widower, Alan Thawley, settled an action over her death for compensatory damages.
        The Irish Times
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