Legal Terminology
STATEMENT OF CLAIM
Submitted by Legal on Mon, 2005-01-17 21:10. Legal TerminologyWritten statement by a person commencing legal proceedings
detailing the facts and legal principles which support the claim and the compensation sought.
DAMAGES
Submitted by Legal on Mon, 2006-07-17 21:28. Legal TerminologyCompensation for a wrong (tort). There are several categories of damage (listed below).
SPECIAL DAMAGES - Out-of-pocket damages that can be quantified.
GENERAL DAMAGES - Compensation for losses that cannot be specifically measured,such as pain and suffering.
TORT
Submitted by Legal on Mon, 2006-07-17 21:26. Legal TerminologyA wrongful act that causes harm to another person.
