Under what circumstances might a punitive damage award be unconstitutional?

What will be an ideal response?


The Supreme Court concluded that punitive awards can violate the due process clause if they are "grossly excessive."

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A. ?Dictum B. ?Holding C. ?Ejusdem generis D. ?E Pluribus Unum

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A) 50 or more employees, operating 25 or more workweeks in a calendar year B) 50 or more employees, operating 20 or more workweeks in a calendar year C) 20 or more employees, operating 50 or more workweeks in a calendar year D) 50 or more employees, operating 22 or more workweeks in a calendar year

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Paralegals:

A. Are profit centers for law firms B. Are considered luxury hires for most law firms C. A & B D. None of these

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