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Old 11-11-2003, 11:55 PM   #580
Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
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50 Cent sued for 2.1 billion cents

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Originally posted by leagleaze


In what world is being slammed down worth 21 million?

What Atticus said. But my recollection of NY law, from one complaint I drafted, is that you cannot collect damages greater than the amount alleged. So you'd better make sure your claims is greater than any possible amount you could actually prove.

Struck me as a pretty stupid rule, but, in went the claim for $500m in a contract case.
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