Under What Circumstances Are Punitive Damages Awarded

question 36

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances are punitive damages awarded?

• A)Only to punish the offender.
• B)To punish the offender and to deter others from committing similar offenses.
• C)To punish the offender,to deter others from committing similar offenses,and to reimburse a plaintiff for his or her losses.
• D)Only to reimburse a plaintiff for his or her losses.
• E)Only to deter others from committing similar offenses.

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Definitions:

Regressive

In taxation, regressive describes a tax that takes a smaller percentage of income as the income increases, often placing more burden on lower-income individuals.

Average Tax Rate

The average tax rate is the percentage of total income paid in taxes, calculated by dividing the total amount of taxes paid by the total income before taxes.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or corporation's income that is subject to income tax after allowances, exemptions, and deductions.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or corporation's income used as a basis to calculate how much they owe in taxes to the government.