In law, damages are a type of legal remedy and refer to the money paid or awarded to a person (either natural or legal) following a successful claim by that person in a civil action. Compensatory damages Compensatory damages, also called actual damages, are paid to compensate the claimant for loss, injury, or harm suffered by (see requirement of causation) another's breach of duty. Quantum/measure of damages - breach of duty - contract On a breach of contract by a defendant, a court generall… (More on Damages)