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Can a defendant sue for damages if they win a parking ticket on appeals.
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I received a parking ticket at Long beach State and I lost both by initial request and the administrator hearing. The administrator referenced a cvc code which I was not issued the parking ticket for cvc 21113 (b) as reason for finding me guilty.
I appealed the decision in court and won. (Long Beach state did not reply) Since I won and I feel the ticket was faulty I was issued a citation for cvc 21113 (a) not displaying a permit which the definition of cvc 21113 (a) has nothing to do with parking permits. Can I sue Long Beach State for my incurred costs to fight the ticket?
I agree with Mr. Gross that you cannot sue the City under these circumstances. There is something called "governmental immunity" which prevents these suits except under VERY limited circumstances. You did a great job in beating the ticket on appeal but that's as far as it's going to go.
I agree with my colleagues taht you cannot sue for "damages". But you do have the right to an award of court costs - filing fees, cost of service of documents, etc. - as long as you file the correct forms ina timely manner.
