When damages are awarded for a violation that involves no actual damages to a person or property, the damages are called:
A) punitive damages
B) trivial damages
C) nominal damages
D) equitable damages
E) compensatory damages

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Nominal damages are awarded when a violation has occurred but no actual damages to a person or property have been caused. The amount awarded is usually small, often just $1, and is symbolic rather than compensatory in nature. This type of damages is meant to acknowledge the plaintiff's right to bring a legal action and to establish that a wrong has been committed.

When Damages Are Awarded for a Violation That Involves No