If the behavior of someone who commits a tort is outrageous,that person can be made to pay compensatory and _____.

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Although the civil law generally does not aim to punish, there is an exception. If the behavior of someone who commits a tort is outrageous, that person can be made to pay punitive damages (also called exemplary damages). Unlike a fine paid in a criminal case, punitive damages go to the injured party.

If the Behavior of Someone Who Commits a Tort Is