Drake enters into a contract with Eve, who claims to have access to a stock-trading algorithm that will multiply an investment many times over. When the results do not match this promise, Drake learns that Eve does not have access to any unique software and files a suit against her, alleging fraud. Proof of an injury is required toa, punish the defendant
b, rescind the contract
c, recover damages
d, undo Eve's influence

This is a term used in court of law to refer to the form of payment needed to rectify an unjustified act that was done on someone or property , an act that breaks the law.

Damages are split into two main categories.

Compensatory Damages – these are usually paid as money for the posses or injury caused

Punitive damages - this is punishment received by the one who commited this damage in the other person .

A person may have suffered loss due to a defendant negligent behavior ,damages can be emotional trauma , medical bills,lost wages , physcal suffering and pain but a person will have to provide evidence in court to show that they really suffered loss or injury due to the defendant's negligence.