American Jurisprudence 2d - Am Jur 2d Damages
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Summary
I. Introduction
II. Nominal Damages
A. Overview
III. Compensatory Damages
A. Overview
1. Definitions
C. Measure and Elements in Breach-of-Contract Cases
1. In General
F. Additional Elements of Compensation
2. Litigation Expenses and Attorney's Fees
a. Expenses Incurred in Litigation with the Same Party
IV. Liquidated Damages
A. Definitions, Distinctions, and Functions
V. Exemplary or Punitive Damages
A. In General
C. Prerequisites to Recovery
1. In General; Independent Cause of Action
H. Amount
1. In General; Procedures and Standards for Determining Amount
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