§ 661 Amount of damages recoverable.

Here's what this rule means for people involved in a court case:

If you win a lawsuit and are owed money damages, you can ask for the full amount you're legally entitled to based on what actually happened to you. The court isn't going to limit you to some smaller or fixed amount if the facts of your case support a higher claim.

In simple terms, the damages you can recover match the harm you proved in court. If your case shows you lost more money or suffered more harm, you can claim and receive that full amount, as long as it fits the type of case you brought and the evidence you presented.