In tort law, punitive damages are available for plaintiffs who are the victims of intentional torts. Contract

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In tort law, punitive damages are available for plaintiffs who are the victims of intentional torts. Contract law damage theory has been reluctant to apply punitive damages in contract cases, even when the breach of contract is egregious. The UCC provides no provision for punitive damages unless the action is also a tort. Should this be altered to permit punitive damages?

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Dynamic Business Law The Essentials

ISBN: 978-1259917103

4th edition

Authors: Nancy Kubasek, Neil Browne, Daniel Herron

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