New Jersey Statutes 56:3A-9. Court action by proprietor
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 56:3A-9
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
9. a. A proprietor may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction or assert a counterclaim against a performing rights society to enjoin a violation of this act and to recover actual damages sustained as a result of that violation.
b. The prevailing party in an action brought under this act shall be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of suit.
L.1996,c.122,s.9.