BRADY, Justice.
In this case we determine whether, as a matter of law, a claim for punitive damages may be asserted against a decedent's estate on the basis of his alleged "egregiously wrongful acts." We hold that it may not and therefore affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals.
BACKGROUND
On 19 May 2005, plaintiff Richard Harrell filed a summons and complaint initiating a civil action against Melvin Bowen (defendant) in his capacity as...
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