general damages

Damages that the law presumes follow from the type of wrong complained of; specif., compensatory damages for harm that so frequently results from the tort for which a party has sued that the harm is reasonably expected and need not be alleged or proved.

• General damages do not need to be specifically claimed.

— Also termed direct damages; necessary damages. [Cases: Damages 5. C.J.S. Damages §§ 3–6.]

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