Law for Business Mr. Bernstein What Can a Tort Victim Collect? pp October 14, 2014

Law for Business Mr. Bernstein Damages Dollar value of injury must be set Juries may award punitive damages, especially in intentional tort cases 2

Law for Business Mr. Bernstein Civil Case Trials If both sides agree, jury may be waived Otherwise, juries of 6-12 citizens determine facts In most states, decisions do not have to be unanimous Evidence is presented to the jury Testimony may be presented from witnesses under oath Witnesses may be compelled to testify by a subpoena 3

Law for Business Mr. Bernstein Civil Case Trials The judge instructs the jury on the facts that need to be determined in order to decide the legal case The jury then deliberates in private, renders a verdict The judge the renders a judgement (ie damages) Appeal only allowed if judge makes mistake (ie improper evidence or instructions to jury) If the defendant does not pay, a writ of execution is filed. Do not take enforcement into your own hands! 4