What is the test for determining the amount of damages awarded by a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Hoeper v. City of S.F., A151824, A152204, A152539 (Cal. App. 2020):
" '[T]he jury is entrusted with vast discretion in determining the amount of damages to be awarded.' " (Hope v. California Youth Authority (2005) 134 Cal.App.4th 577, 595.)
Page 37
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for determining the appropriate amount of damages awarded by a judge in a civil case? (California, United States of America)
In a contract impairment case arising out of section 340.9(1) of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure Act, is there any case law where the court has found that the provision does not apply to all cases? (California, United States of America)
In a contract impairment case arising out of section 340.9(1) of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure Act, is there any case law where the court has found that the provision does not apply to all cases? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for determining the amount of damages awarded by a jury in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
Is there any case law where a plaintiff has been awarded a punitive damages award in a civil action? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for an appeal from a judgment that awards attorney fees but does not determine the amount awarded? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for determining the restitution amount ordered in a civil case? (California, United States of America)
Is there any case law or case law that would have changed the disposition of a defendant in a civil case? (California, United States of America)
What rights does a defendant have to contest the determination of the amount of damages awarded to the victim? (California, United States of America)
Is there any case law or case law that would change the disposition of a defendant in a civil case? (California, United States of America)
