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In a successful tort suit, an individual is awarded compensatory damages to put him or her in a better position than the party who committed the tort.

Compensatory Damages

A money award equivalent to the actual value of injuries or damages sustained by the aggrieved party.

Tort Suit

A legal action brought by one party against another for a civil wrong that causes harm or loss, resulting in legal liability.

  • Acquire knowledge of the legal tenets regarding compensatory and punitive damages in tort proceedings.
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