Ad damnum clause
What does Ad damnum clause mean in American Law?
The definition of Ad damnum clause in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:
That paragraph or portion of a formal complaint in which the plaintiff sets forth the value of his damages, ordinarily in money terms, for which he prays recovery. Modern lawyers are likely to use “ad damnum” as shorthand for the amount formally requested, e.g., “My ad damnum was a hundred grand.”
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