An Essay on the Civil-Criminal Distinction with Special Reference to Punitive Damages

27 Pages Posted: 30 Mar 2022

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Gail L. Heriot

Manhattan Institute; University of San Diego School of Law; American Civil Rights Project

Date Written: March 27, 2022

Abstract

This article discusses aspects of the distinction between civil and criminal law and the uneasy fit of punitive damages.

Keywords: Punitive damages

Suggested Citation

Heriot, Gail L., An Essay on the Civil-Criminal Distinction with Special Reference to Punitive Damages (March 27, 2022). Journal of Contemporary Legal issues, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1996, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4067571

Gail L. Heriot (Contact Author)

Manhattan Institute ( email )

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American Civil Rights Project ( email )

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