Remedies (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

Legal mechanism courts use to address and rectify wrongs

Restoration to position before loss/injury occurred

Damages (monetary payment to plaintiff)

Compensate plaintiff for harm, injury, or losses suffered

Quantifiable losses: wages, medical/hospital expenses

Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life

Rights violated but no substantial loss suffered

Punish defendant & deter others from similar conduct

Court order requiring defendant to act or refrain from acting

Restrictive prevents action; mandatory compels action