BEIR v. MFRS. HANOVER TRUST CO.


110 A.D.2d 529 (1985)

Robert L. Beir et al., Respondents, v. Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

April 11, 1985


Punitive or exemplary damages are allowed only "in cases where the wrong complained of is morally culpable, or is actuated by evil and reprehensible motives, not only to punish the defendant but to deter him, as well as others who might otherwise be so prompted, from indulging in similar conduct in the future." (Walker v Sheldon, 10 N.Y.2d 401, 404.) In that connection, the record herein does not contain any indication that defendant...

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