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.

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