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Applying punitive damages

Description

Inflicting appropriate punishment for wrongs smacking of malice.

Counter-claim

Bizarre punitive damage awards are now routine in American courts. Judges occasionally reduce the more unconscionable awards in particular cases. But they have not attacked the problem at its source and show no signs of doing so.

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Problem

Value

Damage
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
  • Action » Application
  • Commerce » Currency
  • Societal problems » Punishment
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024