Exemplary damages are awarded to punish a party whose breach of a contract caused extreme inconvenience,disappointment or distress.Which of the following statements is true in regard to exemplary damages?

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Exemplary damages, also known as punitive damages, are indeed rarely awarded in Australia and may be awarded in exceptional circumstances to punish the defendant rather than to compensate the plaintiff. They are not awarded as an alternative to a prison sentence, as they are a form of civil, not criminal, remedy.

Exemplary Damages Are Awarded to Punish a Party Whose Breach