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Terms Used In Idaho Code 6-1705

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
This act shall be in full force and effect on and after July 1, 1989. Provided, that an action may be brought under this chapter only if the cause of action accrued on or after July 1, 1989. Provided further, that nothing in this chapter is intended to affect or limit causes of action for damages or other relief recognized by common law or other statutory provisions for events that occurred before July 1, 1989.