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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co v Campbell

538 U.S. 408 (2003)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year2003
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Punitive damages exceeding a single-digit ratio to compensatory damages are likely constitutionally excessive; out-of-state conduct generally cannot form the basis for punitive damages.

Area of Law

tort

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