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South Carolina Damages: A Different Type of “Blue Book”

The Barrister

Because of this, punitive damages require the greatest burden of proof in civil cases: clear and convincing evidence. Part five is focused on permissible arguments on damages in closing arguments. This can often result in the plaintiff receiving trivial damages like $1. Punitive damages are the rarest of the three.