Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

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If a plaintiff loses his assets because of some wrongdoing by a defendant are those assets that were lost considered actual damages in court? If so is the defendant required to pay back these damages?

When you serve the defendant to go to court what do you serve them with the complaint? I noticed the complaint was filed but there was no court date on the document. Do you get a court date after you serve the defendant? Thank you


Asked on 12/01/16, 10:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Perry Law Offices of Charles R. Perry

Your question is a little too general to answer. More facts are needed. But in general, yes, the stronger the causal connection, the more likely that the loss can be recovered as damages.

You need to look at your court's local rules as to what you are required to serve. At a minimum, it's the summons and the complaint. Many state courts require that you serve a pre-approved set of information and/or forms about alternative dispute resolution. If you received a court order about a case management conference, you need to serve that as well.

You do not get a trial date when you file your complaint. There will be a court hearing where the date is set.

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Answered on 12/01/16, 11:52 pm


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