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A quick definition of lay damages:

Term: Lay Damages

Definition: When someone makes a complaint, they might say that they have been hurt or lost something because of what someone else did. This is called "laying damages." It's like saying, "This is how much I think I should be compensated for what happened to me."

For example, if someone sues another person for causing a car accident, they might "lay damages" by saying they need money to pay for their medical bills and car repairs.

A more thorough explanation:

LAY DAMAGES

Lay damages is a legal term that means to claim or allege damages, especially in a complaint. It is often used in reference to the ad damnum clause, which specifies the amount of money being sought in a lawsuit.

Example 1: In a personal injury case, the plaintiff may lay damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Example 2: The plaintiff's lawyer laid damages of $500,000 in the complaint, but the final settlement was only $250,000.

The examples illustrate how lay damages is used in legal proceedings to specify the amount of damages being sought by the plaintiff. In example 1, the plaintiff is seeking compensation for various losses resulting from the injury. In example 2, the initial amount laid in the complaint was not the final settlement amount, which is common in legal cases.

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