TCA 55-5-124
Treble damages
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What does this charge mean?
A person who suffers injury or property damage from a vehicle that violates safety standards may recover treble (triple) damages in a civil lawsuit.
Penalty Details
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In addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by §§ 55-5-122 – 55-5-125, any person who violates § 55-5-122 is civilly liable to the owner of the motor vehicle in a sum treble the amount of the costs incurred by the owner in recovering the motor vehicle so moved.
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TCA Section55-5-124