Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 45:1097.4

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

A party receiving a judgment for damages under La. Rev. Stat. 45:1097.1-45:1097.5 shall, in addition to damages assessed under La. Rev. Stat. 45:1097.3, receive a reasonable award for attorneys’ fees and court costs.

Acts 1972, No. 70, §4.