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· 5/24/1984

Morin v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

Citations

  • 478 A.2d 964
  • 1984 R.I. LEXIS 518

How courts have described this case

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  • once court determines that the action is a proper one for award of punitive damages, plaintiffs entitlement to the award is within jury’s discretion
  • nolo plea equivalent of guilty plea only in respect to case in which it is pleaded
  • summary judgment not proper vehicle for awarding punitive damages

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Judges: Bevilacqua

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