· 12/10/1982
Perry v. Melton
Citations
- 299 S.E.2d 8
- 171 W. Va. 397
- 1982 W. Va. LEXIS 956
How courts have described this case
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- holding that determination of proximate cause is question of fact for jury
- considering the effect of punitive damages on deterring others from engaging in similar acts in allowing punitive damage award against estate of deceased tortfeasor
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Judges: Harshbarger
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