Law for Business

Mr. Bernstein

What Can a Tort Victim Collect?pp 97-98

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DamagesDollar value of injury must be setJuries may award punitive damages, especially in

intentional tort cases

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Civil Case TrialsIf both sides agree, jury may be waivedOtherwise, juries of 6-12 citizens determine factsIn most states, decisions do not have to be unanimousEvidence is presented to the juryTestimony may be presented from witnesses under oathWitnesses may be compelled to testify by a subpoena

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Civil Case TrialsThe judge instructs the jury on the facts that need to be

determined in order to decide the legal caseThe jury then deliberates in private, renders a verdictThe judge the renders a judgement (ie damages)Appeal only allowed if judge makes mistake (ie improper

evidence or instructions to jury)If the defendant does not pay, a writ of execution is filed.

Do not take enforcement into your own hands!