1D-1. Purpose of punitive damages.
Punitive damages may be awarded, in an appropriate case and subject to the provisions of this Chapter, to punish a defendant for egregiously wrongful acts and to deter the defendant and others from committing similar wrongful acts. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 1D-1 - Purpose of punitive damages.
§ 1D-10 - Scope of the Chapter.
§ 1D-15 - Standards for recovery of punitive damages.
§ 1D-20 - Election of extracompensatory remedies.
§ 1D-25 - Limitation of amount of recovery.
§ 1D-26 - Driving while impaired; exemption from cap.
§ 1D-35 - Punitive damages awards.