| 单词 | general damages |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgeneral damages general damages n. Law damages which compensate a plaintiff for harm (such as loss of reputation or mental suffering) which is difficult to quantify in monetary terms; (in later use also) damages awarded for loss arising from the direct natural consequence of a breach of contract, as opposed to loss arising from unusual circumstances; contrasted with special damages n. at special adj., adv., and n. Compounds 2. ΚΠ 1736 M. Bacon New Abridgm. Law II. 7 There is a verdict for the Plaintiff, and general Damages given. 1776 Trial of Cause S. Sayre against Earl of Rochford 13 Mr. Attorney General. Do you go for special damages? Mr. Alleyne. No, general damages. 1838 P. B. Leigh Abridgem. Law Nisi Prius I. 171 Money may be paid into court where the action is brought for a sum certain or capable of being ascertained by computation, but not in an action for general damages. 1888 Daily Gaz. (Burlington, Iowa) 14 June 1/6 It cannot be maintained for the recovery of general damages, such as loss of a husband, mental anguish, etc. 1920 Banker's Mag. Aug. 238/1 The drawer of the check is entitles to recover general damages from the bank, without proving that he has sustained actual damage as a result of the bank's refusal. 1959 Columbia Law Rev. 59 1185 Special damages are generally distinguished from general damages in that the former result from unusual circumstances. 2016 ABC Premium News (Austral.) (Nexis) 25 Nov. Mr Millar is claiming general damages for harm to his reputation and professional standing. < as lemmas |
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