Alabama Code 6-6-296. Damages – Exemplary or punitive
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 6-6-296
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
In case of wanton aggression or wanton entry on the part of the defendant, the jury may award exemplary or punitive damages.