Which of the following is true of punitive damages?
A) Juries award punitive damages to all cases tried and proven for negligence.
B) The key to award punitive damages is the degree of suffering by the plaintiff.
C) Punitive damages are awarded if the motive of the defendant is proved to be malicious or fraudulent.
D) They are also called complementary damages.
E) They are awarded only in the case of assault.

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The key to the award of punitive damages is the defendant's motive. Usually the motive must be "malicious," "fraudulent," or "evil."

Which of the Following Is True of Punitive Damages