Damages

Question 1

Types

Answer 1

punitive, compensatory, nominal

Question 2

Nominal

Answer 2

make a point, vindication, make smart

Question 3

Compensatory

Answer 3

make π whole

Question 4

Punitive

Answer 4

punish

Question 5

Anderson v. Sears

Answer 5

Maximum recovery: court will overrule a jury only if the damages exceeds reasonable jury find on facts

Question 6

Richardson v. Chapman

Answer 6

Courts may order a remittitur of damages when a jury’s assessment of damages is excessive based on evidence

Question 7

Montgomery Ward v. Anderson

Answer 7

The collateral source rule prevents the introduction of evidence of payments received by an injured parties collateral against the wrongdoer?

Question 8

Cheatham v. Pohle

Answer 8

π has no right or entitlement to an award of punitive damages

Question 9

State Farm v. Campbell

Answer 9

The validity of punitive damages awarded is assessed on the following factors:
the degree of condemnable conduct
the difference between actual or potential injury and the damages granted, difference between punitive damages and civil penalties