Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Double Damages.
Double Damages - as a noun
Twice the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to
Example Sentences
"The court awarded the plaintiff double damages for breach of contract."
"The company was sued and ordered to pay double damages for patent infringement."
"The landlord failed to return the security deposit, so the tenant sued for double damages."
"In some cases of employee wrongful termination, the court may award double damages."
"The insurance company was found guilty of acting in bad faith and ordered to pay double damages."
