What are compensatory damages?
A. the physical or financial damage that leads the plaintiff to file suit
B. money a plaintiff pays a defendant when the plaintiff loses his or her case, meant to compensate the defendant for court costs
C. monetary awards that compensate the plaintiff for his or her direct losses
D. monetary awards meant to penalize defendants by making them feel a financial pinch
Answer: C. monetary awards that compensate the plaintiff for his or her direct losses