Punitive Damages Flashcards
1
Q
Two interests for punitive damages
A
1) Legitimate interest for P.D is to deter ppl from this kind of conduct and
2) Punish D for outrageous conduct
2
Q
Two arguments for damages not being appropriate
A
1) no interest anyone could conceive or
2) there is a legit interest but this does not rationally further it
3
Q
Ratio
A
9:1 ratio for actual to punitive damages
