Penalty in Europe
Definition of Penalty
(1) A punishment, particularly a fine or money payment. (2) The nominal sum payable (a) by an obligor on breach of the condition in a bond ; (6) on breach of a term in a contract. In each case, only the, sum representing the actual loss can be recovered. See Peachy v. I)uke of Somerset; Sloman v. Walter; Kemble v. Farrcn
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