This section is from the book "Popular Law Library Vol4 Torts, Damages, Domestic Relations", by Albert H. Putney. Also available from Amazon: Popular Law-Dictionary.
Page 193.
1. Define Damages.
2. What is the general theory governing damages?
3. For what purpose are damages awarded?
4. What exceptions, if any, are there to this rule?
Page 194.
1. What is the most fundamental general rule as to the losses for which damages can be recovered?
Page 195.
1. What is the next most important rule?
2. Classify Damages.
Page 197.
1. Define compensatory damages.
Page 198.
1. Define exemplary damages.
2. Define nominal damages.
Page 199. 1. Define substantial damages.
Page 201.
1. How are the consequences of any act classified?
2. Define proximate consequences?
3. Define remote consequences.
Page 202.
1. How are losses classified?
2. Define direct losses.
Page 203. 1. Define consequential losses.
Page 205.
1. Give an outline of the case of Hadley vs. Baxendale.
Page 206.
1. What three rules can be deduced from the decision in this case?
Page 207.
1. What is the measure of damages in a suit on a bond?
Page 208.
1. What is the measure of damages in a suit on an alternative contract?
2. What is the measure of damages for a breach of contract for the sale of personal property?
3. What is the measure of damages for the conversion of goods?
4. What is the measure of damages in a suit on a negotiable instrument?
Page 209.
1. What is the measure of damages for a breach of contract to marry?
2. What is the measure of damages for delay or mistake in sending a telegraphic message?
Page 210.
1. What is the measure of damages in an action of tort in general?
Page 211.
1. What is the measure of damages for injuries to the person?
Page 212.
1. What is the measure of damages for damages to property?
2. When is interest allowed by way of damages?
 
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