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| − | '''Damages''' consist of money awarded by a [[court]] to a [[plaintiff]] injured by the unlawful | + | '''Damages''' consist of money awarded by a [[court]] to a [[plaintiff]] injured by the unlawful act or [[negligence]] of another person. |
Damages can also be awarded to a [[defendant]] who filed a [[counterclaim]] against the [[plaintiff]]. | Damages can also be awarded to a [[defendant]] who filed a [[counterclaim]] against the [[plaintiff]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:43, March 21, 2011
Damages consist of money awarded by a court to a plaintiff injured by the unlawful act or negligence of another person.
Damages can also be awarded to a defendant who filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.