Missouri Judgment Allowing Compensation is a legal document issued by the court in Missouri that allows a plaintiff to receive financial compensation from the defendant in a civil or criminal case. This type of judgment is used when the court has determined that the defendant is liable for damages and must provide some form of payment to the plaintiff. There are two types of Missouri Judgment Allowing Compensation — compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are awarded in order to compensate the plaintiff for any losses they may have suffered, such as medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress. Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for their actions and deter them from similar behavior in the future. In some cases, the court may order both types of compensation in order to adequately address the situation.