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2A:15-5.14 Determination of award; limitations; exceptions.

New Jersey Statutes (Unannotated) / NEW JERSEY GENERAL AND PERMANENT STATUTES (UPDATED THROUGH P.L.2023, c.256, and J.R.18) / TITLE 2A ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

... 2A: 15-5.14 Determination of award; limitations; exceptions. 2A: 15-5.14 Determination of award; limitations; exceptions. 6. a. Before entering judgment for an award of punitive damages, the trial judge shall ascertain that the award is reasonable in its amount and justified in the circumstances of the case, in light of the purpose to punish the defendant and to deter...

... that defendant from repeating such conduct. If necessary to satisfy the requirements of this section, the judge may reduce the amount of or eliminate the award of punitive damages. b. No defendant shall be liable for punitive damages in any action in an amount in excess of five times the liability...

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	2A:15-5.14 Determination of award; limitations; exceptions.
	New Jersey Statutes (Unannotated) / NEW JERSEY GENERAL AND PERMANENT STATUTES (UPDATED THROUGH P.L.2023, c.256, and J.R.18) / TITLE 2A ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
	... 2A: 15-5.14 Determination of award; limitations; exceptions. 2A: 15-5.14 Determination of award; limitations; exceptions. 6. a. Before entering judgment for an award of punitive damages, the trial judge shall ascertain that the award is reasonable in its amount and justified in the circumstances of the case, in light of the purpose to punish the defendant and to deter...
	... that defendant from repeating such conduct. If necessary to satisfy the requirements of this section, the judge may reduce the amount of or eliminate the award of punitive damages. b. No defendant shall be liable for punitive damages in any action in an amount in excess of five times the liability...