Which of the Following Is True Regarding Awards of Punitive

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding awards of punitive damages in the U.S.?

• A) It is not always easy to predict what a court will do in any given case.
• B) Punitive damages may not be awarded in excess of $3 million dollars.
• C) A ratio of punitive damages to compensatory damages greater than 9 to 1 violates due process.
• D) The Supreme Court ruled that the issue of punitive damages is for the jury and will not be disturbed on appeal regardless of the ratio of punitive damages to compensatory damages.
• E) Awards of punitive damages in the U.S. are very similar to awards of punitive damages under the Canadian judicial system.

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