Abstract
This paper argues for a reconsideration of the place of punitive damages in the law of tort. It is an anomalous doctrine, seeking to impose punishment on a tortfeasor. Traditionally, punishment is associated with the criminal law, not the civil law. It can be hard to rationalise it today.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 18-37 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Tort Law Review |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
