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8/4/2009
Ben Glass
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What's The Difference Between Compensatory And Punitive Damages?

It's all in the name, in the sense that the name explains the purpose of each type of damages.

Compensatory damages are meant to compensate the plaintiff

while

Punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant.

Learn more about the two and see some examples of compensatory and punitive damages in my updated FAQ.

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