Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010.
measure of damages — mea·sure of damages: the method under applicable principles of law for determining the damages sustained by a party Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. measure of damages … Law dictionary
Measure of damages under English law — Damages for breach of contract is a common law remedy, available as of right. It is designed to compensate the victim for their actual loss as a result of the wrongdoer’s breach rather than to punish the wrongdoer. If no loss has been occasioned… … Wikipedia
damages — I noun amends, compensation, costs, expenses, expiation, fine, indemnification, indemnity, injury, just compensation, legal costs, legal liability, loss, penalty, recompense, recovery, reimbursement, remuneration for injury suffered, reparation,… … Law dictionary
contractual loss — See contractual measure of damages. Related links causation contractual measure of damages contributory negligence … Law dictionary
Contractual terms in English law — is a topic which deals with four main issues. which terms are incorporated into the contract how are the terms of the contract to be interpreted whether terms are implied into the contract what controls are placed on unfair terms The terms of a… … Wikipedia
exemplary damages — see damage 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. exemplary damages … Law dictionary
compensatory damages — n: actual damages at damage 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
punitive damages — see damage 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. punitive damages … Law dictionary
retributory damages — Also known as exemplary damages, retributory damages or vindictive damages. Damages awarded in excess of the claimant s loss. They are intended to punish the defendant and are more closely connected to criminal law than tort or contract. Punitive … Law dictionary
vindictive damages — Also known as exemplary damages, retributory damages or vindictive damages. Damages awarded in excess of the claimant s loss. They are intended to punish the defendant and are more closely connected to criminal law than tort or contract. Punitive … Law dictionary
