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Can you sue a plaintiff who files a frivolous lawsuit in small claims court for the lost wages that are incurred to defend yourself appear in court?
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∙ 15y ago
The previous answer listed here was "no". However, in Washington state you can. In Margaret Higgins Chang, Appellant V Kevin Johnson, dba Overlake Reproductive, 2002, case 50502-5-I, lost wages were awarded to the defendant for the cost of shutting down his medical office for the day (nearly $17,000). Here's a good place to read it: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=wa&vol=2003_app/505025maj&invol=3 RCW 4.84.185 allows for recovery of attorney's fees in civil actions, but there is also a restriction on allowing the attorney in small claims court. Whether or not a consultation with attorneys (incurring fees) can be recovered isn't specifically addressed. Take some time to research your state or county's laws first.
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A person who files or begins a civil lawsuit is called?
A plaintiff initiates a lawsuit against a defendant.
What is a person who brings a lawsuit?
The Plaintiff.
Who initiates the lawsuit?
The person initiating a law suit is called an Appellant.
What does the word plaintiff means in spanish?
The plaintiff in a lawsuit is called "el demandante".
Who institutes a lawsuit?
The "plaintiff" does by filing his Complaint
Name for a person filing a lawsuit?
plaintiff
What is the other name of one who institutes a lawsuit?
The party who initiates a lawsuit is called the plaintiff.
When voluntarily dismissing a lawsuit must the parties to the lawsuit sign?
The answer is no, the plaintiff can dismiss the lawsuit at anytime if there are no substantial objections from the defendant.
How are damages involved in a lawsuit?
Damages are the amount of money awarded to the plaintiff in a lawsuit. Damages are generally determined by the judge using established guidelines based on type of offense and severity. In civil cases damages are based on the actual loss incurred because of the tort and may include penalties.
What is the legal term for a person who initiates a lawsuit against another person for neglectful actions or wrong doing?
The legal term for a person who initiates a lawsuit against another person for neglectful actions or wrongdoing is a plaintiff.
What do we call the person who begins s a lawsuit?
The person who brings a lawsuit is called the Plaintiff or Petitioner.
What is the person filling a lawsuit called?
The person filing a lawsuit is the Plaintiff. The person they are suing is called the defendant.
