Which of the following statements about monetary damages awarded by a court is (are)true?
I.The purpose of general damages is to provide benefits for medical expenses or loss of earnings.
II.The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the tortfeasor so that others are deterred from committing the same wrongful act.
A)I only
B)II only
C)both I and II
D)neither I nor II

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II is correct because punitive damages are indeed intended to punish the defendant for particularly harmful behavior and to deter similar actions in the future. I is incorrect because general damages are meant to compensate for non-monetary aspects such as pain and suffering, not for specific economic losses like medical expenses or lost earnings, which are covered by special damages.

Which of the Following Statements About Monetary Damages Awarded by a Court