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. withhold rent. B. sue the landlord for performance. C. terminate the lease. D. file a lien on the landlord’s property.
In a majority opinion, the term for the basis of the decision is which of the following??
A. ?Dictum B. ?Holding C. ?Ejusdem generis D. ?E Pluribus Unum
An employer is considered a covered employer under FMLA if they have the following
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
Paralegals:
A. Are profit centers for law firms B. Are considered luxury hires for most law firms C. A & B D. None of these