A business is upset about the tactics that a competitor is employing to gain business and sues the business. The plaintiff was not necessarily harmed in any way, but the court finds that a tort was committed and awards the plaintiff $10 in damages. This $10 in damages is an example of what type of damages?
A) Nominal
B) Compensatory
C) Punitive
D) Retaliatory
E) Revenge

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Nominal damages are awarded when a tort is recognized but the plaintiff did not suffer a quantifiable financial harm. The small amount, such as $10, symbolizes the recognition of the infringement without significant financial loss.

A Business Is Upset About the Tactics That a Competitor