Real, substantial and just damages, or the amount awarded to a complainant in compensation for his actual and real loss or injury
The compensation received by an injured party for the actual injuries or loss suffered by the party
Real, substantial and just damages, or the amount awarded to a complainant in compensation for his actual and real loss or injury (Black's Law Dictionary, 4th Ed )
An award of the court to compensate an injured party for losses incurred as a result of the actions or omissions of another party
Damages awarded to compensate a plaintiff's actual losses (for example, lost profits) arising from the wrongful actions of the defendant A plaintiff must prove the amount of his losses and that they are specifically and directly attributable to the defendant's actions
(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated