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Treble Damages in North Carolina

North Carolina law mandates treble damages under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-16, meaning a successful plaintiff automatically receives three times the actual damages awarded. This mandatory trebling applies to claims under the state’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (UDTPA). The court has no discretion to reduce or waive the multiplier; once actual damages are proven, the statute requires the award to be tripled. The example below illustrates how the 3x multiplier is applied to a given damage amount. For a precise estimate of potential treble damages in a specific case, use the DocketMath calculator with your own figures.

Governing authority

In North Carolina, the treble damages rule is set by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-16 (North Carolina UDTPA — mandatory treble damages). The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-16 (North Carolina UDTPA — mandatory treble damages) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_75/GS_75-16.html).

North Carolina treble damages: the verified value is 3x under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-16 (North Carolina UDTPA — mandatory treble damages). The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-16 (North Carolina UDTPA — mandatory treble damages) (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_75/GS_75-16.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.