§ 16-85 — False statements - Penalties.

Any person who knowingly makes or causes to be made a false statement in an affidavit shall be guilty of perjury and be liable for actual damages suffered or incurred by any person or other entity as a result or consequence of the making of or reliance upon such false affidavit. The court may award punitive damages, costs and attorney fees.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 1985, c. 233, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1985.