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Which law allows a lawsuit for monetary damages to be brought against an abuser as a civil rights action?
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Under which kind of legal proceeding may an injured person seek monetary damages?
Civil Law. By initiating a "TORT" action - a civil suit for damages.
Can there be a lawsuit involving a no fault accident?
Yes, even in states where there are "no fault" laws a civil suit can be brought for damages and/or injuries.
How does civil trial begin?
A civil trial begins when a person brings a lawsuit against another for monetary restitution. The matter will go before a judge, and the judge will decide if the lawsuit is valid.
What does liability insurance protect against?
You can be sued for injuring someone, even unintentionally (as when someone gets hurt on your property). Then you are liable for damages. Liability insurance pays the damages if you lose a lawsuit.
Who brought the law suit against the officers in the Rodney King case?
Rodney King brought a lawsuit against the officers involved in the beating.
A plaintiff is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought is this true?
No, the plaintiff is the person who is suing, and the defendant is the person who is being sued.
Would it be unreasonable to consider filing a lawsuit against a restaurant chain after finding a pubic hair in your daughter's chicken nuggets?
1. Can you prove it's a pubic hair? 2. Can you convince a jury that the restaurant put it there? 3. Can you convice a jury that you, or your daughter, were so emotionally upset and physically distraught that you are entitled to monetary damages?
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.
A defendant is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought?
The defendant is the one being sued in the court. It is their job to "defend" themselves against the allegations being brought in front of the court. Plaintiff - Complain Defendant - Defend
Can you sell a company with a lawsuit against it.?
There is no legal prohibition to it, but who would want to buy a lawsuit. In such cases, arrangements can be made whereby some part of the proceeds of sale remain in escrow pending the outcome of the litigation. Money that would have gone to the seller of the company now goes to the winner of the lawsuit and any remaining money goes to the former owner. That works only if the amount of the damages is known. If it seeks unliquidated damages in an unspecific amount, it will be difficult to sell. The damages could exceed the value of the company.
Can you file a lawsuit against an attorney for sexual misconduct?
Absolutely, any individual has the right to file suit for damages that he or she has incurred due to another person's misbehavior, negligence, etc.
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.
