Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Extraordinary Quantum

Are quantum for punitive Damages set at a certain mark e.g. 2X compensatory damages or, if justifiably defended, could a higher quantum be suggested and be accepted by the court e.,g 5X.


Asked on 6/17/08, 8:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Extraordinary Quantum

There are limits and this is a complicated area of the law. In Florida, it is very difficult to obtain punitive damages.

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Answered on 6/28/08, 9:24 pm


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