Damages (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the fundamental principle behind awarding damages in civil law disputes?
What is the fundamental principle behind awarding damages in civil law disputes?
To restore plaintiff's pre-wrong position
Which type of loss is compensated by special damages?
Which type of loss is compensated by special damages?
Losses precisely calculated in money
Which of these is an example of a loss covered by general damages?
Which of these is an example of a loss covered by general damages?
Loss of amenity
When are aggravated damages awarded to a plaintiff?
When are aggravated damages awarded to a plaintiff?
When defendant causes extreme humiliation
In which type of case can exemplary damages NOT be awarded?
In which type of case can exemplary damages NOT be awarded?
Defamation cases
What is the primary purpose of exemplary damages?
What is the primary purpose of exemplary damages?
To punish defendant and deter others
What amount characterises nominal damages awards?
What amount characterises nominal damages awards?
Very small sums of money
What does awarding contemptuous damages indicate about the plaintiff's claim?
What does awarding contemptuous damages indicate about the plaintiff's claim?
Legal right but no moral entitlement
What is the statutory cap on defamation damages for non-economic loss?
What is the statutory cap on defamation damages for non-economic loss?
$250,000
Which type of damages is most frequently awarded in civil proceedings?
Which type of damages is most frequently awarded in civil proceedings?
Compensatory damages