What is the test for punitive or exemplary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Greaves v. Grace, 2008 BCSC 1529 (CanLII):
Punitive or exemplary damages are based on the conduct of the defendant. The underlying objective is deterrence. Punitive damages are awarded when the nature of the actions of the defendant are so harsh, vindictive, or reprehensible as to attract the full condemnation and punishment of the community: Vorvis, Norberg v. Wynrib, 1992 CanLII 65 (SCC), [1992] 2 S.C.R 226.
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