general rule of damages
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From 73 U.S. 94 - Wicker v. Hoppock · 1867Most cited · 288 citing opinions
when a wrong has been done, and the law gives a remedy, the compensation shall be equal to the injury. The latter is the standard by which the former is to be measured. The injured party is to be placed, as near as may be, in the situation he would have occupied if the wrong had not been committed.