(a) An individual or the spouse, a dependent of the individual, or any other person authorized by law is entitled to injunctive relief, damages, or both, against a creditor or other person to prevent or redress a violation of this chapter as provided in the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure. A court may award costs and reasonable attorney fees to a party entitled to injunctive relief or damages.
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 09.38.095

  • action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • creditor: includes the state on behalf of a victim of a crime or a delinquent act. See Alaska Statutes 09.38.500
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(b) For cause shown the court may relieve a person from the consequences of failing to take timely action to assert rights under this chapter.
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