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· 12/10/1982

Perry v. Melton

Citations

  • 299 S.E.2d 8
  • 171 W. Va. 397
  • 1982 W. Va. LEXIS 956

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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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