Special Damages in United States
Special Damages Definition
The damages recoverable for the actual injury incurred through the peculiar circumstance of the individual case, above and beyond those presumed by law from the general nature of the wrong. See Damages.
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| Special Damages | Special Damages in the Asian Legal Encyclopedia. |
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The damages recoverable for the actual injury incurred through the peculiar circumstance of the individual case, above and beyond those presumed by law from the general nature of the wrong. See Damages.
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See damages (in U.S. law).
What is Special Damages?
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Special damages meaning
Special damages are those damages which are not ordinary or usual. They would arise in an action on the case or in an action in equity. While the byzantine pleading of the common law has been replaced by state and federal rules of procedure, plaintiffs must still be specifically plead, otherwise they are waived.
See also: General damages
Special Damages (Damages)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of special damages. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Damages is provided. Finally, the subject of Remedies in relation with special damages is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Special Damages (Heightened Pleading Requirements)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of special damages. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Heightened Pleading Requirements is provided. Finally, the subject of Pleadings in relation with special damages is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.