President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, announcing, that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious areas are, and henceforward shall be free..
Definition of punitive damages. : damages awarded in excess of compensation to the plaintiff to punish a defendant for a serious wrong.
RE: Punitive Damages. You asked what is the general rule in Connecticut for the availability and amount of punitive damages, and whether there are any exceptions to the rule. AVAILABILITY OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES. In Connecticut, punitive damages are awarded under either specific statutory provisions or the common law.