Multiple choice

Which of the following are also known as exemplary damages?

  1. Punitive damages

  2. Vindictive damages

  3. Compensatory damages

  4. Both 1 and 2

  5. None of the above

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Exemplary damages or punitive or vindictive damages are awarded in excess of the material loss suffered by the plaintiff with a view to prevent similar behaviour in future.