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Philip Morris USA v Williams

549 U.S. 346 (2007)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year2007
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The Due Process Clause forbids a jury from using punitive damages to punish a defendant for harm caused to non-parties.

Area of Law

tort

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