Treble Damages (Noun)
Meaning
Three times the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The court awarded the plaintiff treble damages, three times the amount of the original loss, due to the intentional and malicious actions of the defendant.
- As a result of the company's negligence, the family was granted treble damages, a significant increase from the initial settlement.
- The jury decided to impose treble damages on the corporation for engaging in deceptive business practices.
- The victims received treble damages for the physical and emotional harm caused by the reckless behavior of the driver.
- The court ruled in favor of the whistleblower, granting her treble damages for the severe retaliation she faced from her employer.