HR 4979 · 99th Congress · Law

Rationale for Punitive Damages Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-06-11· Sponsored by Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.(1986-07-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Rationale for Punitive Damages Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal rules of civil procedure to require that courts awarding punitive damages provide an explanation of the reasons and basis for such award.…

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