Sentences with phrase «aggravating circumstances damages»

The court also granted the defendant's motion for a directed verdict on the issue of aggravating circumstances damages.

Not exact matches

Ultimately, aggravated damages depend on a case by case assessment, including the evidence, the circumstances surrounding the termination, and the mercy of the court.

In some states, Missouri for example, a wrongful death case may permit recovery of special damages for «aggravating circumstances» that are unique to such cases.

The Court, however, leaves the door open for punitive damages claims when cell phones are involved and there are other aggravating circumstances.

Consequently, while the traditional factors to be considered in determining general damages for defamation remain relevant (for instance, the plaintiff's conduct, position and standing, the nature and seriousness of the defamatory statements, the mode and extent of publication, the absence or refusal of any apology or retraction, the whole conduct and motive of the defendant from publication through judgment, and any evidence of aggravating or mitigating circumstances), they must be examined in light of the internet context of the offending conduct.