What is Punitive Damages?
Also called exemplary damages; this element of damages exceeds simple compensation and is awarded to punish the defendant (and to deter others) for outrageous or exceedingly callous and egregious behavior.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:
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