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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.
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What are damages and how are they involved in a lawsuit?
Damages is the estimated money equivalent for detriment or injury sustained.In law, damages have to do with how much money you recieve for any harm or injury caused to you.
In 1872 the US was awarded 15.5 million damages from Great Britain in an international court This lawsuit involved a ship called the?
Alabama
You sued a party for damages. The district attorney will prosecute you if you do not drop lawsuit?
Need more information - something is wrong with this scenario. Prosecutors do not get involved in civil lawsuits. What is he supposedly going to prosecuting for?
What is a lawsuit?
A lawsuit is an action a person takes in the court of law when they feel wronged by another person or company seeking money from damages.
Can you file a lawsuit if a student assaults another student?
Can the student that was attacked file a lawsuit? Yes, they certainly can. Can anyone else file a lawsuit? Only if they were injured or can show damages.
What is judgment in a lawsuit mean?
The judgement is the final decision - who won, who lost, and what the damages are.
Can you get punitive and compensatory damages awarded from a wrongful termination lawsuit?
You theoretically can but you probably won't. Punitive damages are rare and require an extreme situation.
Can husband repay for pain and suffing?
Yes, you can get money for that. But you have to win a lawsuit and be awarded damages.
In legal terms what are exemplary damages?
Exemplary damages, also known as punitive damages, are additional compensation awarded to the plaintiff in a civil lawsuit to punish the defendant for egregious behavior and to deter future similar conduct. They are meant to go beyond simply compensating the plaintiff for losses suffered and to act as a form of punishment.
When to hire a lawyer in medical malpractice?
If you do not want to get involved in a lawsuit, you can simply report the claim of malpractice to the medical licensing board. If you are looking to get compensated for damages, you will need to engage in a medical malpractice lawsuit. This is not really something you would ever do without a lawyer. So, if you are at the point where you actually want to go forward with a lawsuit, you should also look into getting a lawyer who specializes in med malpractice.
How is a complaint for damages instituted in court of law?
The complaint is the original document filed to create a lawsuit. Once the complaint is filed, it is served on the defendant, and the lawsuit has begun.
A lawsuit seeking damages for all persons similarly situated is called?
A class action-suit!
