Damages that are awarded to compensate for gross negligence and to deter wrongdoers, for example, when there is sufficient evidence of the willful and wanton disregard for the rights of others, are called ___.

Summary judgement

Explanation:

Damages that are awarded to compensate for gross negligence and to deter wrongdoers, for example, when there is sufficient evidence of the willful and wanton disregard for the rights of others, are called summary judgement. This is a request for the court to rule that the other party has no case, because there are no facts at issue. The party making the motion is claiming that either the case should not go before a jury at all, or a jury could only rule in favor of the moving party