It's been my understanding that the constitutional wording "shall not be placed in jeopardy of life or limb" or something close to that, has been interpreted to mean "punishment for a crime" as opposed to the restitution for a loss in a civil case. On the other hand, I know at least in Maryland, once a lawsuit has gone to court--you have a short period of time to file an appeal or ask for a rejudgment (in which a second judge looks over the court proceedings--don't think you go back to the courtroom) (it was 30 days when I was defendant in a lawsuit for $10,000) but other than that--if you are denied appeal or rejudgment, that's it--you may not sue again on the same matter--not even for a different loss on the same matter. So, after 30 days, my lawyer sent me the best bill of all ($0.00) and said, essentially, it's over and the plaintiff can not try again. In fact, before the trial, I was told, if I wanted to countersue, say so now, or lose the opportunity forever. But I doubt I'd get money on the grounds that the plaintiff was trying to make free money and caused me inconvenience, so I didn't.
As for the answer to the Veeger question, Novaderrik said it all.
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