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Originally Posted by IllTestYourGirls
They put a dollar amount when they filed? That was stupid.
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Maybe not stupid if the amount sued for would be the amount used to grant "treble damages". I don't know how that works in all the different states/federal court; but
if certain conditions are met in a lawsuit the judge can triple the amount the jury
awarded.
Also if you don't put an amount you will at least have to explain to the
jury how much money is involved and then the jury may calculate triple damages and
reduce their award so that it comes out "right" when treble damages are applied meaning
you got less then you could have.
Not saying this is the case, but just wondering myself how that works.