Damages

Question 1

What are the 3 types of damages?

Answer 1

Special (pecuniary), general, and punitive

Question 2

What are special (pecuniary) damages?

Answer 2

Quantifiable compensatory damages that are usually measured in financial terms

Question 3

What are general (non-pecuniary) damages?

Answer 3

Damages that are not economic but still affect a person’s lifestyle and enjoyment of life

Question 4

What are punitive damages?

Answer 4

Money to be paid on top of the damages caused. These damages are used to deter others from the same crime as they will have to pay more