nominal damages

Noun

Meaning

(law) a trivial sum (usually $1.00) awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained (as for technical violations of a contract)

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Examples

Whistler wins a farthing in nominal damages and only half of the costs, leading to his bankruptcy, and alienates patrons. Source: Internet

As the Courts engage in active case management, such cases would probably now be expected to be settled by mediation and payment of nominal damages. Source: Internet

When damages are not a necessary element, a plaintiff can win his case without showing that he suffered any loss; he would be entitled to nominal damages and any other damages according to proof. Source: Internet

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