damages

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Common Legal Terms

Money awarded to a person injured by the wrongful act of another person.

US District Court - Northern District of NY — Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms

Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

Offices of the US Attorneys (USAO) — Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary retrieved 2014-05-28
Administrative Office of the United States Courts — Understanding the Federal Courts