Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 51:444

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

A judgment or decree issued in any action brought by a sales representative for the payment of commissions by a principal may include payment by the principal of attorney fees and treble damages incurred by the sales representative.  

Acts 1988, No. 774, eff. July 18, 1988.