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Loss of Consortium

September 19, 2015 by: Content Team

Loss of consortium is a civil law term that describes the loss suffered by an individual after his or her spouse has died or been injured due to another person’s wrongful, negligent, or intentional act. Damages may be awarded for loss of consortium in a civil lawsuit, for the purpose of compensating the surviving or uninjured spouse for the loss […]

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Compensatory Damages

December 2, 2014 by: Content Team

In civil law, the term “damages” refers to the sum of money that may be awarded to a party in compensation for an injury, damage to property, or other loss. There are two types of damages that may be awarded by the court, “compensatory,” and “punitive.” Compensatory damages, also referred to as “actual damages,” provide a plaintiff with the amount […]

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