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general damages n. monetary recovery (money won) in a lawsuit for injuries suffered (such as pain, suffering, inability to perform certain functions) or breach of contract for which there is no exact dollar value which can be calculated. They are distinguished from special damages which are for specific costs, and from punitive (exemplary) damages for punishment and to set an example when malice, intent, or gross negligence was a factor. (See: damages) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On Thursday, the state judge who presided over the trial, Anne Bouliane, tentatively increased the $75 million in general damages to $284 million - the amount of money she determined that the Charlotte, N. He is seeking general damages and past and future medical expenses. New technology is helping insurers make more consistent evaluations of general damages for bodily injury claims. |
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