Punitive Damages Flashcards

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What are the 3 guideposts for punitive damages?

A

Degree of reprehensibility, ratio, sanctions for comparable misconduct

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What is the purpose of punitive damages?

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To punish a defendant for some sort of misconduct and deter them + others from doing it again

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