Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 56:12-4

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Class actions may be brought under the provisions of this act, but the amount of punitive damages shall be limited to $10,000.00 against any one seller, lessor, insurer or creditor and the amount of attorney’s fees may not exceed $10,000.00.

L.1980, c. 125, s. 4, eff. Oct. 16, 1980. Amended by L.1981, c. 464, s. 4.