Multiple choice

When the damages cannot be assessed, the party may be awarded by the court

  1. actual damages

  2. liquidated damages

  3. exemplary damages

  4. nominal damages

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D Correct answer
Explanation

When the damages cannot be assessed, the party may be awarded by the court nominal damages. Nominal damages are generally recoverable by a plaintiff who successfully establishes that he or she has suffered an injury caused by the wrongful conduct of a defendant, but cannot offer proof of a loss that can be compensated.