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Perspective

Nov. 30, 2010

Proof of Lost Profits

Proving loss profits is not an easy task. By Terry Green of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.


By Terry Green


Although lost profits are recoverable in an action for a tort or breach of contract, extra care must be taken to ensure that a jury is not misled or confused. Both bench officers and attorneys handling these types of cases must be cognizant of the basic rules that govern admissibility of expert opinions on lost profits.


The objective of this article and self-study test is to explain the cases and statutes that discuss evidence of lost pro...

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