Pennsylvania § 4504 - Civil action and damages.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4504 — Civil action and damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4504. Civil action and damages.
(a) Government agency to have right of action.--Any government agency entering into a contract which is or has been the subject of activities prohibited by section 4503 (relating to prohibited activities) shall have a right of action against the participants in the prohibited activities to recover damages.
(b) Options.--The government agency shall have the option to proceed jointly and severally in a civil action against any one or more of the participants for recovery of the full amount of the damages. There shall be no right to contribution among participants not named defendants by the government agency.
(c) Measure of damages.--The measure of damages recoverable under this section shall be the actual damages, which damages shall be trebled plus the cost of suit, including reasonable attorney fees.
(d) When cause of action arises.--The cause of action shall arise at the time the government agency which entered into the contract discovered or should have discovered the conduct amounting to the unlawful offense. The action shall be brought within four years of the date that the cause of action arose. No civil action shall be maintained after the expiration of ten years from the date the contract was signed by the parties.
(e) Conviction to be dispositive of liability.--Any conviction under section 4503 shall be dispositive of the liability of the participants with the only issues for trial being the fact and amount of damages.
Cross References. Section 4504 is referred to in section 4508 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4504
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4504 cover?
Section 4504 ("Civil action and damages.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 4504?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4504" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Pennsylvania official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.
How does Pennsylvania § 4504 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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