Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Treble Damages

We were recently awarded treble damages in our lawsuit. The judge's interpretation of the law states that treble is defined as the judgement multiplied by three (Judgement is

$300,000 x three = $900,000). Our interpretation of treble damages is the Judgement $300,000 + $900,000 (three times judgement) = $1,200,000.00. Is there any case law that would support our interpretation? Can we appeal this verdict?


Asked on 11/09/04, 9:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Bator Bator Redman & Shive

Re: Treble Damages

NO. You cannot double(actually quadruple) dip

The statute that provides for treble damages is clear and case law supports the judge's interpretation. The statute says you take your actual damages x 3, not you actual damages plus three times as punitive damages

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Answered on 11/09/04, 1:07 pm


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