punitive damages

This concern ceased after the Spanish warned of severe punitive measures on the family members of suicides.
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What are needed, she argued, are neither criminal penalties nor civil damages.
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Constand claimed that the accusation was patently false, and demanded $150,000 in damages from the tabloid and attorney.
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He sought $550,000 in damages, and du Pont vehemently denied the charges.
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They could not sue for emotional distress, damages for which can only be won in a wrongful life suit.
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Thirdly, that great damages result because of the division of jurisdiction between the Audiencia and captain-general.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
The law only gave you the right to proceed against him to recover money damages for the legal injury.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
A chauffeur may recover damages from his employer for injuries received while operating his car.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
A husband has a right of action for damages against any person who alienates his wife's affections.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
Under these circumstances, the learned counsel called on the jury to reduce the damages to a shrimp.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various

Origin of punitive damages