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Courts can award punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages in civil cases.
October 15, 2025 high legal
Punitive damages are intended to punish wrongful conduct and are awarded on top of compensatory awards in appropriate civil matters.
A judge can award or add punitive damages on top of a jury's compensatory damages verdict in civil cases.
high legal_procedure
Punitive damages are intended to punish wrongdoing and may be assessed in addition to compensatory awards.