(law) a trivial sum (usually $1.00) awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained (as for technical violations of a contract)
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nominal damages::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | indemnification, indemnity, redress, amends, restitution, damages |
Examples of nominal damages
nominal damages
He observed that she had never sought money other than the nominal damages she received.
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In addition, she will receive $15,000 in legal fees and $1 in nominal damages, her attorneys said.
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Many times a party that has been wronged but is not able to prove significant damages will sue for nominal damages.
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They charge that it impugns their ancestor's character, and they're seeking nominal damages from the director, screenwriter, producer and two co-stars.
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As the Courts engage in active case management, such cases would probably now be expected to be settled by mediation and payment of nominal damages.
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On the other hand, nominal damages are very small damages awarded to show that the loss or harm suffered was technical rather than actual.
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Nonetheless, the jury reached a verdict in favor of Whistler, but awarded a mere farthing in nominal damages, and the court costs were split.
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Farnan plans to ask for attorneys'fees, nominal damages and a court injunction prohibiting Corbett from violating the establishment clause again, said his attorney, Jennifer Monk.
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Jerome Goldberg, attorney for the plaintiffs, said he expected the damages to be nominal should his clients prevail.
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