ad damnum clause (ad dam-n[schwa]m). [Latin “to the damage”] A clause in a prayer for relief stating the amount of damages claimed. See PRAYER FOR RELIEF . [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 679; Pleading 72. C.J.S. Pleading §§ 110–115.] “Where the amount the plaintiff is entitled to recover appears from the statement of facts — as […]
A request addressed to the court and appearing at the end of a pleading; esp., a request for specific relief or damages. — Often shortened to prayer. — Also termed demand for relief. See AD DAMNUM CLAUSE. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 680; Pleading 72. C.J.S. Pleading §§ 110–115.]
prayer for relief. A request addressed to the court and appearing at the end of a pleading; esp., a request for specific relief or damages. — Often shortened to prayer. — Also termed demand for relief. See AD DAMNUM CLAUSE. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 680; Pleading 72. C.J.S. Pleading §§ 110–115.] “The prayer for relief.