What type of damages are recoverable when the defendant's tortious conduct is accompanied by fraud, malice, or willful or wanton conduct?
A) compensatory
B) consequential
C) nominal
D) punitive

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When the defendant's tortious conduct is accompanied by fraud, malice, or willful or wanton conduct, punitive damages may be awarded in addition to compensatory damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant and to deter similar conduct in the future. Consequential damages are a type of compensatory damages that compensate for losses that are a direct result of the defendant's conduct, but are not the direct harm caused by the conduct itself. Nominal damages are a small amount of damages (often $1) awarded when the plaintiff has not suffered significant harm, but has proven that the defendant breached a legal duty.

What Type of Damages Are Recoverable When the Defendant's Tortious