: A small sum (often $1) awarded when a legal right was violated but no actual financial loss occurred.
: The most common type; it aims to "make the victim whole" by covering actual losses like medical bills or lost wages. Damages
: An amount specifically agreed upon in a contract before any breach even happens. Proving a Claim : A small sum (often $1) awarded when
: Extra money ordered as punishment for especially harmful or reckless behavior. Damages
To successfully win a case for damages, a claimant usually needs to prove:
: The loss was a predictable result of the breach.