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Terms Used In Louisiana Civil Code 2324.1

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

In the assessment of damages in cases of offenses, quasi offenses, and quasi contracts, much discretion must be left to the judge or jury.

Acts 1984, No. 331, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.