Punitive damages facts for kids
Punitive damages are a remedy given by a court of equity in a lawsuit. It is used when a court believes that the defendant needs more punishment to be reformed or stopped from doing the action that caused them to be sued.
See also
In Spanish: Daños punitivos para niños
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