Alaska § 09.55.547 - Pleading of damages.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 09.55.547 — Pleading of damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 09.55.547. Pleading of damages.
In a cause of action against a health care provider for malpractice, the complaint or any other pleadings may not contain an ad damnum clause or monetary amount claimed against the defendant health care provider, except as necessary for jurisdictional purposes.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 09.55.547
What does Alaska Statutes § 09.55.547 cover?
Section 09.55.547 ("Pleading of damages.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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