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Who decides punitive damages?

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Who decides punitive damages?

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‘Punitive damages’ are awarded in civil trials, and usually the amount is decided by the jury hearing the case. In cases where a jury trial was waived, the amount is decided by the judge after considering arguments from both sides.

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