Litigation
Nov. 11, 2000
Cut to the Quick
When faced with a suit alleging punitive damages, some civil-defense practitioners expend substantial time and resources preparing motions for summary adjudication based on Code of Civil Procedure Section 437c(f)(1). Section 437c (f)(1) provides a party may move for summary adjudication if there is no merit to a claim for punitive damages, as specified in Civil Code Section 3294.




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