0
What else can I help you with?
Examples of punitive damages?
Punitive damages is also a type of Monetary remedy which is designed to punish the defendant for behavior that shocks the conscience of the finder of fact. Punitive damages are meant to serve as a deterrent. Unlike most compensatory damages for civil suits, the purpose of punitive damages is not to make the plaintiff whole, but to punish the defendant. Punitive damages are not awarded in every civil case and most states have strict rules and limitations on when punitive damages will be allowed.
How can you see your lawsuit settlement?
civil lawsuits
How do suits of equity differ from other civil lawsuits?
No
What do we call people that lived in minnasota?
civil lawsuits
Which state has the least civil lawsuits filed?
Minnesota
Which Federal Rule of Civil Procedure governs the filing of class-action lawsuits?
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure § 23 is the general rule for class-action lawsuits, and § 19 (d) is the exception for Class Action lawsuits to required joinder of parties.
What is civil court?
civil court is where lawsuits are heard as opposed to criminal court where crimes are heard.
What is staute of limitation for car accident lawsuits?
It depends on the state the collision occurred in - all states have varying SOL's for civil lawsuits.
What are the four types of lawsuits?
The four types of lawsuits are criminal, civil, administrative, and constitutional. Criminal lawsuits involve violations of criminal laws and are initiated by the government. Civil lawsuits are disputes between individuals or organizations and seek to resolve conflicts and provide compensation. Administrative lawsuits involve challenges to government actions or decisions. Constitutional lawsuits involve claims that a person's constitutional rights have been violated.
Can private law suits result in jail time?
I think what you meant is civil lawsuits, with that being said the answer is no. Civil lawsuits which is person to person is usually for damages (money...). When it is versus the state like State vs John Smith then there is jail time involved. In civil lawsuits the plaintiff may ask for for a restraining order though.
What kind court do federal trials and lawsuits begin?
civil cases
How much money was spent on civil lawsuits in 2009?
Approximately 233 million.
