Ginger attacks Richard and cuts him with a knife. He sues Ginger. The jury awards Richard $50,000 for medical expenses and lost time at work and adds $100,000 to the award because Ginger was so vicious. The $50,000 is called:

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The $50,000 awarded to Richard for medical expenses and lost time at work is compensatory damages, which are intended to compensate the victim for their losses. The additional $100,000 awarded for Ginger's viciousness is punitive damages, which are meant to punish the wrongdoer and deter others from similar behavior. Nominal damages would be awarded if there was no real harm suffered by the victim, and an equitable remedy would involve a court order for something specific, like requiring Ginger to pay Richard's medical bills directly.

Ginger Attacks Richard and Cuts Him with a Knife