Synopsis: | Providing that punitive damages may be awarded in a civil action only if the plaintiff proves by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with wantonness, fraud, or malice; requiring a trier of fact to consider a defendant's liability for punitive damages concurrently with other specified issues; requiring a trier of fact to determine the amount of punitive damages to be awarded based on specified factors under specified circumstances; applying the Act prospectively; etc. |
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Analysis: | Fiscal and Policy Note |
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All Sponsors: | Senators Norman and Smith |
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Additional Facts: | Bill File Type: Regular Effective Date(s): October 1, 2017 |
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Broad Subject(s): | Civil Actions and Procedures
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Narrow Subject(s): | Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims Damages Evidence Trials
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Statutes: | Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings
(10-913) |
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