8.71 Nominal Damages is a type of monetary compensation awarded to a party who has suffered some kind of harm or loss, but has not suffered any actual or measurable monetary loss. This kind of monetary award is usually awarded when there is no specific amount of harm that can be determined or when the harm that was suffered did not result in any measurable financial loss. Examples of 8.71 Nominal Damages may include cases of slander or defamation, breach of contract, or wrongful termination. There are two types of 8.71 Nominal Damages: Compensatory Damages and Punitive Damages. Compensatory Damages are awarded to compensate a party for the actual harm that they suffered, while Punitive Damages are meant to punish a party for their actions and serve as a deterrent to similar actions in the future.