It means “friend of the court”. The person is not a party to the case in any manner. His sole purpose is to assist the court by providing substantial information or insight for the smooth disposal of the case.
As a general rule, the law, and not the deceased person, confers the right of succession—the passing of title to a decedent’s property—and determines who shall take intestate property.
Damages conceive of living in money terms the extent of hurt a litigant has suffered owing to a defendant's actions.
According to Black’s Law dictionary, “damages awarded in addition to actual damages when the defendant acted with recklessness, malice, or deceit, specific damages assessed by way of penalizing the wrongdoer or making an example to others.
