The Idea Behind Punitive Damages Is That

Multiple Choice

The idea behind punitive damages is that

A) torts that occur in a commercial setting are far more serious than torts affecting private individuals.
B) certain behavior is so unacceptable that society must make an example of it.
C) the right to free speech is not absolute and must sometimes be restricted.
D) the defendant must be restored to the position he/she was in before the injury.