Doubling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001746",
  "term": "Doubling",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A statutory remedy that requires a court to multiply the amount of actual damages awarded to a plaintiff by a factor of two. This penalty is imposed on a defendant for specific types of misconduct, serving as a deterrent and providing enhanced compensation to the injured party. For example, certain consumer protection statutes or landlord-tenant laws mandate the doubling of damages for violations like bad faith claim denials or the wrongful withholding of a security deposit.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/doubling/"
}