restitutionary

Adjective

Meaning

restitutionary

Pertaining to or constituting restitution.

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Examples

Doyle and Wright define restitutionary damages as being a monetary remedy that is measured according to the defendant's gain rather than the plaintiff's loss. Source: Internet

In England and Wales the House of Lords case of Attorney-General v. Blake opened up the possibility of restitutionary damages for breach of contract. Source: Internet

The basis for restitutionary damages is much debated, but is usually seen as based on denying a wrongdoer any profit from his wrongdoing. Source: Internet

The case has been followed in English courts, but the situations in which restitutionary damages will be available remain unclear. Source: Internet

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