What is Actual Damages?
Real damages represent loss or injuries that have actually occurred. This is in contrast to "nominal" damages (a small amount paid where there is no real loss) or "punitive" damages (intended to punish the party who must pay damages for egregious wrongdoing).
Further Reading
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