Which of the Following Statements Is True of Punitive Damages

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of punitive damages?

A) Juries award punitive damages to all cases tried and proven for negligence.
B) The key to the award of punitive damages is a defendant's motive.
C) Punitive damages are awarded depending on the degree of suffering endured by a plaintiff.
D) Punitive damages are awarded if a defendant agrees to a rescission.
E) Punitive damages are awarded to a plaintiff only in cases of assault.