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Mary Smith sues her doctor for malpractice. The jury belives that he doctor was guilty of malpractice however they don't beleive Mary was affected Mary is most likley to get what kind of damages?
A.Pain and suffering
B.Nominal
C. Compensatory
I said C
Mary Smith sues her doctor for malpractice. The jury belives that he doctor was guilty of malpractice however they don't beleive Mary was affected Mary is most likley to get what kind of damages?
A.Pain and suffering
B.Nominal
C. Compensatory
I said C
Answers
Writeacher
I think you're right -- enough to compensate for her costs.
Ms. Sue
According to this article, I believe she'd be awarded nominal damages because the jury doesn't believe that Mary was injured.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damages#Nominal_damages
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damages#Nominal_damages