Are there any restrictions on the amount of damages I can seek in a student defense case?

Yes, there are restrictions on the amount of damages you can seek in a student defense case. In New Jersey, a complainant may seek damages for “mental anguish, humiliation or embarrassment” but damages may not exceed $10,000. Additionally, in New Jersey a complainant may file a claim for compensatory or punitive damages, but the sum of these damages may not exceed $20,000. If a complainant is looking for compensation over $20,000 they must bring a separate civil action. This would be done outside of the student defense process and a separate case will need to be opened. This means the complainant would need to prove the other party wronged them and pay the appropriate filing fees for the civil action. It’s important to note that there are circumstances in which the court may impose additional limitations on the amount of damages a complainant may receive. Depending on the specifics of a case, the court may also reject a claim for damages. This is why it’s important to consider all the options before filing a claim for damages.

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