Losses directly referable to a breach or tortious act; losses that can readily be proven to have been sustained, and for which the injured party should be compensated as a matter of right.
Affirmative relief refers to the relief, benefit, or compensation that may be granted to the defendant in a legal judgment or decree based on the facts established in their favor.
Civil liability refers to negligent acts and/or omissions, other than breach of contract, independent of moral obligations for which a remedy can be provided in a court of law.
Laws designed to aid retail consumers of goods and services that have been improperly manufactured, delivered, performed, handled, or described. Such laws provide the retail consumer with additional protection and remedies not generally provided to merchants and others who engage in business transactions.
Distraint refers to the legal right of a landlord to seize a tenant's personal property to satisfy payment of overdue rent. It is a remedy available to landlords when tenants fail to fulfill their rental payment obligations.
Distress involves the seizure of goods as a security for the performance of an obligation, often seen in landlord-tenant relationships and situations where goods are unlawfully on another's land.
Double or treble damages refer to the practice of awarding a plaintiff twice or three times the actual amount of damages incurred. This punitive measure is authorized by statute for certain kinds of injuries to deter and punish improper behavior.
A Garnishee Order, now known as a Third-Party Debt Order, is a legal mechanism used to seize money directly from a debtor's bank account to satisfy a judgment debt.
In law, irreparable harm or irreparable damage refers to something that cannot be compensated for adequately in a court of law through monetary compensation, injunction, or specific performance, and for which reasonable redress for the inflicted injury cannot be received.
A person or entity that supplies materials used in the construction or repair of a building or other property. If unpaid, a material man may file a mechanic's lien as a legal claim for the value of the materials provided.
Nonperformance refers to the failure to do something that one was legally bound to do. The nonperforming party is liable for damages or actions requiring specific performance.
Originally known as an organized conspiracy to commit extortion, racketeering today includes various punishable offenses legislated by Congress to eradicate organized crime, offering enhanced sanctions and new remedies for prosecuting illegal activities of those involved in organized crime.
Replevin is a legal form of action employed to recover possession of specific personal property that is unlawfully withheld from the plaintiff, plus damages for its detention.
Rescission refers to the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to their pre-contractual positions. It may occur due to various reasons including fraud, failure of consideration, or a material breach.
Restitution refers to the act of compensating for loss, damage, or injury by making the affected party whole, either through monetary compensation or other forms of reparation.
A suit is a legal proceeding through which an individual or entity pursues a remedy that could be allowed by a court of law. It represents a formal dispute resolution process where judicial decisions are sought for enforcement of legal rights and obligations.
A legal order made by a judge allowing a creditor to claim money directly from a third party holding funds for a debtor, such as a bank, until the court authorizes its release to the creditor.
Intentional and voluntary surrender of some known right, which generally may either result from an express agreement or be inferred from circumstances.
