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The document is an 'Exemplary Damages Attachment' related to a legal complaint, where the plaintiff alleges that the defendant acted with malice, fraud, or oppression as defined by Civil Code section 3294. It seeks additional damages beyond actual damages to punish the defendant and serve as an example. The document includes sections for detailing the facts supporting the claim and specifying the amount of exemplary damages sought.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the exemplary damages attachment in the editor.
In the first section, EX-1, enter the name of the defendant against whom you are claiming additional damages. This is crucial for identifying the party involved.
Next, indicate whether the plaintiff alleges that the defendant was guilty of malice, fraud, or oppression as defined in Civil Code section 3294. Check all applicable boxes to support your claim.
In EX-2, provide detailed facts supporting your claim. Use clear and concise language to outline the circumstances that justify seeking exemplary damages.
Finally, in EX-3, specify the amount of exemplary damages sought. You can either leave it not shown or enter a specific dollar amount if applicable.

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Are exemplary damages hard to get?

Exemplary damages, better known as punitive damages, refer to extra damages awarded beyond that actually incurred by the plaintiff.

What is the meaning of exemplary damages?

Punitive damages are monetary awards meant to punish defendants for their misconduct and discourage others from engaging in similar behavior. In some cases, punitive compensation may be worth millions of dollars. Learn when these damages are awarded and how theyre calculated. What Are Punitive Damages? | Definition and Examples lawfirm.com terms punitive-damages lawfirm.com terms punitive-damages

What is an example of exemplary damages?

This type of damages is meant to deter future wrongful behavior, not just by the offending party but also by others who may engage in similar misconduct. Punitive damages are typically awarded in severe cases of torts, which are civil wrongs that cause injury to individuals or their property. Punitive damages | EBSCO Research Starters ebsco.com research-starters law punitiv ebsco.com research-starters law punitiv