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CT HB05761

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

DebraLee Hovey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires plaintiffs to establish by clear and convincing evidence that a defendant acted in a wanton manner to recover punitive damages
  • Raises the evidentiary standard for punitive damage awards in tort cases
  • Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
  • Introduced by Rep. Hovey (112th District) and Rep. Betts (78th District) during the January 2011 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Evidentiary Standard For Punitive Damage Awards.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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