State Statutes Generally Allow Punitive Damages to Be Awarded for a Breach

question 43

Multiple Choice

State statutes generally allow punitive damages to be awarded for a breach of contract

• A) when the contract violates the statute of limitations.
• B) when the breaching party fraudulently caused the breach.
• C) when the contract is illegal.
• D) all of these.

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