1. Most states follow the federal rule that relief is not limited by the ad damnum clause....

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1. Most states follow the federal rule that relief is not limited by the ad damnum clause.

Why should a defendant who defaults be protected by a cap on damages, but a defendant who participates be exposed to damages greater than those pleaded by the plaintiff? See 10 Wright, Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Procedure: Civil 3d ยง 2663.

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Civil Procedure Cases And Materials

ISBN: 9780314280169

11th Edition

Authors: Jack Friedenthal, Arthur Miller, John Sexton, Helen Hershkoff

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