Punitive damages may be awarded _____. a. in lieu of nominal damages b. without proof of outrageous behavior c. to make the plaintiff whole d. above and beyond actual damages

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Answer:

d. above and beyond actual damages

Explanation:

Punitive damages may be awarded above and beyond actual damages. Punitive damages are awarded in lieu of compensatory damages. They are legal recompense that a defendant found guilty of committing a wrong or offense is ordered to pay on top of compensatory/actual damages.

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Answer: C. Above and beyond actual damages.

Explanation: Fee imposed on a defendant by a court which should be paid to the plaintiff aside the Compensatory damage fee is Called punitive damage fee.

The punitive damage is usually imposed on a defendant when the action of the defendant is deemed as delibrately, outrageous or intentional. The punitive damage is meant to serve as deterrent to others so as to desist from such acts in the future. Punitive damages also called exemplary damages has no fixed amount or ratio. However, it could be judged based on the level of intent and worth if damage done. If the action of the defendant is extremely intentional and deliberate, punitive damages may be awarded above and beyond actual damages.