Hadley v. Baxendale
…were communicated to all known parties at formation. Issue and Holding: Can damages for a party’s breach include reasonably foreseeable damages and damages resulting from special circumstances if the special…
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Strict Liability
…plaintiff to prove direct fault or negligence. Strict liability, also referred to as “absolute liability,” applies to such issues as injuries or other damages caused by a defective product, damages…
Read moreShoplifting
…items stolen, which were not returned, as well as damages to the display case from which Korey wrenched the watches. She also asks for punitive damages that amount to twice…
Read moreGood Samaritan Law
…A court having jurisdiction to review decisions of a trial-level or other lower court. Punitive Damages – Money awarded to the injured party above and beyond their actual damages. This…
Read moreMortgagor
…terms on a borrower. Punitive Damages – Money awarded to the injured party above and beyond their actual damages, to punish the wrongdoer for outrageous misconduct in a civil matter….
Read morePromissory Estoppel
…– An award of money in compensation for actual economic loss, property damage, or injury, not including punitive damages. Damages – A monetary award in compensation for a financial loss,…
Read moreTortfeasor
…sued in civil court, may find himself liable for paying the victim for property damages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and other monetary damages. Tort Categories Civil…
Read moreSuperseding Cause
…cause,” may be proven to have substantially caused the accident. This has an effect on who should be held liable for the damages caused by the accident. To explore this…
Read morePecuniary
…ordinance or statute may have a pecuniary punishment, rather than jail time. In addition, people are awarded pecuniary damages every day in civil lawsuits across the country. Pecuniary Damages Damages…
Read moreHit and Run
…judge may also award damages for “intentional infliction of emotional distress” when the perpetrator fled the scene. This has the potential to greatly increase the amount of monetary damages the…
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