Financial health: The plaintiff won his civil case...now what?
(WorldNews Health)

After the initial excitement of victory fades, many successful civil court plaintiffs begin to wonder what exactly it is that they have won. In a civil claim, such as a breach of contract case or tort case, a plaintiff typically is seeking monetary damages. After being informed by the judge that they have successfully proved their case, what happens next for these plaintiffs? The ideal answer for a plaintiff is that the defendant immediately hands the plaintiff a certified check for the amount of the judgment, plus the costs of court and any interest that has accrued. Unfortunately, this is not the...