Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 71.009 – Exemplary Damages
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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 71.009
- 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.
When the death is caused by the wilful act or omission or gross negligence of the defendant, exemplary as well as actual damages may be recovered.