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Because the judge was of the opinion that the case should never have been bought in the first place, the damages awarded were contemptuous.
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Tiny damages. Sometimes, even though a case has been won, the court may consider that it should not have been brought to court and will only award tiny damages. Also known as derisory damages.
The name for money awarded by a court as compensation.
Damages given as a punishment for the defendant.