(a) In a case involving a recognized tort or breach of contract, there is no absolute denial of damages for lost profits to a newly established business.
(b) A newly established business is subject to the same standard of proof for lost profits as any other business regardless of how long the newly established business has operated.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 5 - Civil Procedure Generally
Chapter 64 - Trial And Verdict
§ 16-64-113. Jury may view subject of litigation
§ 16-64-114. Jury instructions generally
§ 16-64-115. Jury instructions — Further instruction during deliberations
§ 16-64-116. Conduct of jury after submission of case
§ 16-64-117. Separation of jury — Admonishment by court
§ 16-64-118. Discharge of jury
§ 16-64-119. Verdict of jury — Polling jury
§ 16-64-120. Recovery of damages
§ 16-64-121. Assessment of damages by jury
§ 16-64-122. Comparative fault
§ 16-64-123. Excessiveness of damages generally
§ 16-64-125. Method of serving judgment on defendant constructively summoned
§ 16-64-126. Title of bona fide purchasers of property unaffected by new trial
§ 16-64-130. Punitive damage — Contract involving financial institutions