Which of the Following Statements Is True About Punitive Damages

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about punitive damages?

• A) They can be awarded in a case where no nominal or compensatory damages are awarded.
• B) They are designed to put the victim in the position he or she would have been in had the tort never taken place.
• C) The Supreme Court has defined the maximum punitive damages that can be awarded as a ratio of compensatory to punitive damages awarded.
• D) They are considered by some to be unconstitutional on the ground that they violate defendants' due process rights.

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Definitions:

Subject Matter

The substance or core topic under consideration or dispute in a legal case.

Illegal

Actions or activities that are forbidden by law and subject to criminal penalties or fines.

Implied Warranty

A legal term referring to unwritten guarantees that the goods being sold meet certain quality standards.

Express Warranty

A clearly stated guarantee promising specific attributes or performance criteria of a product or service.