Judy is suing Craig because she believes she suffered a wrong when he did not contribute to her fundraiser.She did not necessarily lose anything monetarily,but she is suing for the symbolic purpose.The damages she hopes to receive are referred to as

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Nominal damages are awarded when the plaintiff has suffered a legal wrong but has not suffered any significant loss or harm. In this case, Judy did not necessarily lose anything monetarily but is suing for symbolic purposes, making nominal damages the appropriate category of damages she hopes to receive.

Judy Is Suing Craig Because She Believes She Suffered a Wrong