Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. v. Hanft

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

• explaining intent is irrelevant in typical contract disputes unless punitive damages are sought
• `In order for punitive damages to be recoverable in [a breach of contract] case, the breach of contract must be attended by some additional wrongful conduct amounting to an independent tort.'
• partial reversal based on determination that facts did not support gross negligence finding
• “In general, punitive damages may not be awarded in cases based upon breach of contract. In order for punitive damages to be recoverable in such a case, the breach of contract must be attended by some additional wrongful conduct amounting to an independent tort.”

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).