A civil remedy of restitution primarily aims to:
Correct answer: A. Restore a benefit or position wrongfully obtained or altered
- A. Restore a benefit or position wrongfully obtained or altered
- B. Punish the defendant with imprisonment
- C. Declare every contract criminally invalid
- D. Award damages without considering any loss
Explanation
Restitution focuses on reversing an unjust benefit or restoring the parties, as far as possible, to the proper position. It differs from punishment, and it is not necessarily measured solely by the claimant's proved financial loss.
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