Question: Punitive damage awards are: Group of answer choices Only permitted in criminal cases. Paid by the defendant into a state victim compensation fund. Not permitted in cases involving disputes between businesses. Rare in most types of civil lawsuits, but more common in intentional tort cases.

Answer

Rare in most types of civil lawsuits, but more common in intentional tort cases.

Explanation

Punitive damages are awards that the defendant found guilty is ordered to pay on top of the compensatory damages. When the ordinary compensatory damages are found insufficient to cover for the loss incurred, punitive damages are awarded. When the perpetrator is forced to pay beyond the compensatory damages, it will discourage others from committing similar crime. The court is more likely to award punitive damages when the defendant commits an intentional crime.