Punitive Damages - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes
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WEBSep 10, 2015 · Punitive damages, also known as “exemplary damages,” are a monetary amount awarded to a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit for the purpose of punishing the defendant, or to deter him from engaging in the same conduct in the future. Punitive damages are award in addition to any compensatory or other damages, increasing the plaintiff’s total award.
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