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If you get sued do you have to go to jail?
No. Being sued is a civil suit, not criminal. You must be charged with a criminal offense to be jailed.
What is the minumum dollar amount over which a common lawsuit can be filed?
The minimum dollar amount for a civil law suit in the magristrare court is between 1 .oo and up to a maximum amount of 5000.00 circuit court civil suits maximum amounts are up to 50,000.00
Can a person that has defaulted for 10000 dollars in a civil suit be sued again for that amount four years later?
Not for the same set of underlying facts. (not the same incident)
Who is the plaintiff in civil case?
The plaintiff is the person who brings or files the suit. The person who gets sued is the respondent or defendant .
Does death of plaintiff extend Statute of limitations?
It may for a civil suit if it was a result of the action being sued for. It may have to be converted to a wrongful death suit for the estate.
Can a 16 year old boy get sued for fighting another 16 year old boy?
Yes. Battery (striking another person) is a tort as well as a crime, and can therefore result in a civil suit in addition to a criminal prosecution.Added: You, yourself, are too young to be sued. The civil suit would have to be brought by the other boy's parents against your parents.
Can police bring a civil suit against an individual?
There are ways in which it can be done. Typically the police are going to be protected by the government, but if they violate someone's civil rights by doing unauthorized activities, they can be sued.
What is the max amount one can sue for you a civil suit in wa state?
Only small claims has a limit, that is $5,000Any other lawsuit may be filed for any amount, remembering if the number is outrageous the court May deem the suit to be frivolous and throw it out.Also when filing and during the trial every penny sued for must be justified. So made up numbers may not be used.
Has anyone ever sued casino and won?
I'm certain that successful civil suits have been won against casinos. It probably greatly depends on WHAT the suit was brought for.
What is the maximum recovery amount in small claims court in Florida?
The maximum amount of damage recovery for a small claims suit is $5,000. The state establishes the laws regarding monetary recovery, therefore, the maximum amount would be the same in any Florida small claims court.
What is the difference between sued and fined?
Well first of all sued means a suit brought against you not that you lost said suit. If you lose the suit and have to pay a judgment it is a civil decision. If you are fined it is a criminal decision.
What is the charge if you have power of attorney of someone and spend their money?
There are a number of charges that could be brought. It could be theft or embezzlement. They can also be sued in a civil suit for breach of fiduciary duty.
