Amendment sought to strike the clear and convincing burden of proof required under the bill in proving that punitive damages should be awarded.

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Amendment Number
282
Description
Amendment sought to strike the clear and convincing burden of proof required under the bill in proving that punitive damages should be awarded.
Purpose
An amendment to strike the "clear and convincing" burden of proof required under the bill in proving that punitive damages should be awarded, thereby restoring the burden of proof which each state currently applies.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 9, 1995
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Watt (NC) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 278 (Roll no. 222).
Latest Action Time
15:49:10
Submitted Date
Mar 9, 1995
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 282 — Informed