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The document discusses the Commission's approach to verdict forms in legal cases, emphasizing the avoidance of specific formats due to their case-specific nature and potential for dispute. It highlights the importance of clarity in verdicts, particularly when alternative charges are involved, and references past cases where jury decisions were problematic. The Commission recommends that general verdict forms require juries to write out their verdicts instead of using check marks.

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What are incidental damages examples?

Multiple Damages means additional damages resulting from the multiplication of compensatory damages against an Insured, such additional damages being awarded as a result of the Insured or their legal advisors or both having engaged in unnecessary delaying tactics or having hindered the due process of the court in some

Can you recover damages twice?

A damage that occurs coincidentally with another loss or disaster. An example is water damage caused by firefighters during the attempt to stop a fire.

What are duplicative damages?

The threat of duplicative damages arises when a plaintiff asserts multiple causes of action, sues multiple defendants, or does both, which is typical. In those cases, a jury may award a plaintiff full compensation for each cause of action or an award against each defendant.

What are the three types of verdicts?

California courts accept three types of verdict forms: general verdicts, special verdicts, and general verdicts with special interrogatories.

What are the three types of damages?

Generally, the rule is that once you agree to the accident settlement, you cannot pursue additional compensation from the same party. This is why it is critical to consider the possibility of injury aggravation and long-term care when seeking compensation for your injury and agreeing to a settlement.