Under What Circumstances Will a Court Hearing a Civil Action

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances will a court hearing a civil action most likely determine it is necessary to punish a tort-feasor's offensive behaviour?

A) where the defendant has sufficient assets to warrant such an award
B) where the victim requires modifications to his living accommodations
C) where the defendant might otherwise profit from the objectionable behaviour
D) where there has been significant out-of-pocket expenses resulting from injury