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.
In legal terms, exemplary damages are damages that are requested and/or awarded in a lawsuit when the defendant's acts fall into the categories of malicious or fraudulent. Exemplary damages are also known as punitive damages.
Yes, you can get money for that. But you have to win a lawsuit and be awarded damages.
You theoretically can but you probably won't. Punitive damages are rare and require an extreme situation.
Defamation of character is typically considered a civil offense, not a felony offense. It involves making false statements that harm a person's reputation. Penalties may include monetary damages awarded in a civil lawsuit.
Civil Law. By initiating a "TORT" action - a civil suit for damages.
It is impossible to answer that question. Every case is different.
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Generally, the plaintiff in a civil case has the burden of proof. The plaintiff must provide enough evidence to convince a judge or jury that her claim should succeed and she should be awarded damages.
The consequences of trespassing after a warning has been given can include being arrested, fined, or charged with a misdemeanor. It may also result in a civil lawsuit and potential damages being awarded to the property owner.
Yes, even in states where there are "no fault" laws a civil suit can be brought for damages and/or injuries.
Yes. If the money damages awarded by a jury are deemed to be excessive as a matter of law the judge may order the plaintiff to remit a portion of the award. This order is called remittitur.