United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4979 (99th)
Rationale for Punitive Damages Act of 1986
Introduced
11 June 1986
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
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Summary
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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summary · EN · 11 June 1986
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/4979
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/99/hr/4979