“Damages”
This page shows official legal definitions of “Damages” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
United States
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Money that a defendant pays a plaintiff in a civil case if the plaintiff has won. Damages may be compensatory (for loss or injury) or punitive (to punish and deter future misconduct).
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New Zealand
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Compensation (usually money) and the most common outcome in civil cases.
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