If the court finds the defendant liable for the tort of battery, the court could award damages to the plaintiff that were not for the purpose of compensating the plaintiff, but for the purpose of punishing the defendant. Such damages are called

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The damages awarded to punish the defendant are called punitive damages. Special damages are damages for specific losses suffered by the plaintiff, while general damages are damages for non-monetary losses such as pain and suffering. Derogatory damages and compensatory damages are not recognized legal terms.

If the Court Finds the Defendant Liable for the Tort