Which of the following is awarded for the purpose of punishing a defendant in a civil action,in which criminal sanctions may be unavailable?
A)Contemptuous damages
B)Incidental damages
C)Nominal damages
D)Compensatory damages
E)Punitive damages

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Punitive damages are awarded in a civil action to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct. This is done when criminal sanctions are unavailable, or the plaintiff cannot recover enough through compensatory damages to make them whole again.

Which of the Following Is Awarded for the Purpose of Punishing