Nominal damages are generally awarded when:
Correct answer: A. A legal right is violated but substantial loss is not proved
- A. A legal right is violated but substantial loss is not proved
- B. The claimant proves exceptionally serious financial loss
- C. The defendant is sent to prison for the wrong
- D. The parties cancel a contract by mutual consent
Explanation
Nominal damages recognize that a legal right has been infringed even though the claimant cannot prove significant financial loss. They differ from compensatory damages, which are assessed to remedy proved loss.
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