Legal Opinion
Cole v. Duke Power Co.
Court of Appeals of North Carolina
Decided June 3, 1986No. 8514SC1323PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ARNOLD, Judge.
Punitive Damages
Defendant first contends the trial court erred in refusing to dismiss plaintiffs claim for punitive damages, and in its instructions regarding the conduct which would justify an award of punitive damages. G.S. 28A-18-2 in pertinent part provides:(a) When the death of a person is caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default of another, such as would, if the injured person had lived, have entitled him to an action for damages therefor, the person or corporation that would have been so liable, and his or their personal representatives or collectors, shall be liable…
2Cases cited31 opinions
- State v. HarveySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1972
- State v. FulcherSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1978
- Worthington v. BynumSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1982
- Hairston v. Alexander Tank & Equipment Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1984
- In Re Inquiry Concerning Judge HardySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1978
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3Cited by18 opinions
- Lovell v. Nationwide Mutual InsuranceCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1993
- Horne v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1993
- Morrissey v. Welsh Co.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1987
- Henderson v. LeBauerCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1991
- Campbell v. Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Inc.Court of Appeals of North Carolina · 1987
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