Small amounts of money that a court may award when inmates have sustained no actual damages, but there is clear evidence that their rights have been violated are called _____.

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Nominal damages are symbolic awards given to a plaintiff when no real monetary damages have been suffered. In the case of inmates who have had their rights violated but have not sustained actual damages, nominal damages may still be awarded as a recognition of the violation of their rights. Compensatory damages are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for their actual losses, while punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for their conduct and deter others from engaging in similar behavior. General damages refer to non-monetary losses such as pain and suffering, which do not apply in this context.

Small Amounts of Money That a Court May Award When