In: Operations Management
what is the difference between monetary damages and equitable damages?
Monetary damages | Equitable damages | |
1) | These are also known as legal remedies. | These are also known as Non- monetary damages. |
2) | These damages allow to the non breaching party to recover damages in monetary form. | These damages allow to find a solution to end the disputes between the parties. |
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Forms of damages:
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Form of damages:
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4) | The purpose is to place the aggrieved party in the same position if the breach or the harm would not have been occured. | The purpose is to ensure fairness and justice where monetary damages are insufficient to compensate the victim. |
5) | These damages depend upon the breach of rights. | These damages depends upon the discretionary powers (power to make decisions with one's own judgement) of one party. |