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What type of damages are usually awarded to compensate for quantifiable monetary losses like medical expenses and lost wages?
What type of damages are usually awarded to compensate for quantifiable monetary losses like medical expenses and lost wages?
- Exemplary damages
- Special damages (correct)
- General damages
- Punitive damages
In which type of cases are punitive damages usually available?
In which type of cases are punitive damages usually available?
- Intentional tort actions (correct)
- Breach of contract cases
- Negligence lawsuits
- Property disputes
Which type of damages are awarded to compensate for non-monetary aspects of harm, such as pain and suffering?
Which type of damages are awarded to compensate for non-monetary aspects of harm, such as pain and suffering?
- Compensatory damages
- General damages (correct)
- Special damages
- Nominal damages
When are punitive damages considered appropriate?
When are punitive damages considered appropriate?
Which type of damages are usually not available to companies?
Which type of damages are usually not available to companies?
What is the key difference between intentional torts and negligence?
What is the key difference between intentional torts and negligence?
What is the legal principle of transferred intent?
What is the legal principle of transferred intent?
In tort law, what does 'intent' refer to?
In tort law, what does 'intent' refer to?
What is required for a tortfeasor to be liable for an intentional tort?
What is required for a tortfeasor to be liable for an intentional tort?
When can a person be sued for a battery under tort law?
When can a person be sued for a battery under tort law?
What does 'transferred intent' allow in tort law?
What does 'transferred intent' allow in tort law?
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