Which of the Following Is True of Punitive Damages

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of punitive damages?

• A) Juries award punitive damages to all cases tried and proven for negligence.
• B) The key to award punitive damages is the degree of suffering by the plaintiff.
• C) Punitive damages are awarded if the motive of the defendant is proved to be malicious or fraudulent.
• D) They are also called complementary damages.
• E) They are awarded only in the case of assault.

Explain the psychological mechanisms behind automatic responding and interruption of these routines.

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Discuss the effect of descriptive and injunctive norms on individual and group behavior.

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff, over and above the actual damages, intended to punish the defendant for egregious wrongdoing and deter future similar acts.

Order Of Relief

An order from a bankruptcy court that temporarily or permanently relieves the debtor from certain debts or legal action by creditors.

Bankruptcy Can Continue

The process by which a debtor's assets are managed and liabilities are discharged under the bankruptcy code can proceed, despite certain obstacles or challenges.

Automatic Stay

a legal provision that temporarily halts lawsuits, foreclosures, garnishments, and all collection activities against a debtor the moment a bankruptcy petition is filed.